Category: Nature > Garden
District: Lisboa > Sintra > Queluz > Queluz e Belas
The gardens were a place of leisure and celebrations for the Portuguese Royal Family, hosting events such as spectacles and bullfights. Visitors can explore the same paths walked by nobility in the 18th century.
The gardens feature lead sculptures by the English artist John Cheere, as well as marble statues imported from Italy. These works, inspired by mythology and classical figures, reinforce the grandeur of the location.
A long canal decorated with tiles depicting maritime scenes. It was used for boat rides with allegorical figures, creating visual spectacles especially during summer events.
Inspired by the formal French style, with hedges and topiary sculpted in geometric shapes, designed to enhance the symmetry and luxury of the gardens.
The gardens include a grotto with an artificial waterfall and several fountains with tritons and dolphins, introducing elements of water and refreshment that contrast with the formal areas of sculpture and architecture.
Works by the French architect Jean-Baptiste Robillion, are architectural highlights that connect the garden to the palace, with majestic staircases and ornamental decorations that enrich the visitor experience.
The tall hedges, cypresses, magnolias and mulberry trees create a welcoming and mysterious environment, providing visitors with a sense of discovery as they wander through the various corners of the gardens.
The Palace and gardens of Queluz were a refuge for royalty during important moments in Portuguese history, including the Napoleonic invasions and periods of exile for the Royal Family. Its preservation keeps alive a significant part of Portuguese history and culture.
Sources: https://pt.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palácio_Nacional_de_Queluz
Coordinates DD: 38.74898902279804,-9.258068780443946
Coordinates DMS: 38°44'56.4"N 09°15'29.0"W
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