Palace of Queluz has been a National Monument since 1910 and is part of the Parques de Sintra UNESCO World Heritage Cultural Landscape designation. Originally built as a summer home, the royal family became so enamored with the palace that they made it their permanent home from 1794 until leaving for Brazil in 1807. The palace and gardens are a masterpiece in merging the architecture with the gardens. Visitors can follow the recommended itinerary, which features 23 highlights that include the throne room, music room, chapel, archers' room (where archers guarded the palace), the Hall of the Ambassadors, Robillion Pavilion, and royal private living spaces. Docent-led tours are also available.
Parques de Sintra, Monte da Lua S.A., Parque de Monserrate, 2710-405 Sintra, Portugal, Phone: 351-219-237-300