Palacio National de Queluz

Queluz was royal garden designed for royal festivities but its scale is more intimate than many of its contemporaries. The Baroque garden was built between 1747 and 1780 in which the layout and details are French inspired and way by a French designer. Marble statue were made in Italy and lead statues by John Chore in England. The tiled canal and bridges are uniquely Potuguese. The upper garden has a Parterre with statue of Knights. Don't miss the two Parterres known as the Pensile garden and the Garden of Malta which has many domestic features, including small gardens and bird cages for the royal children.