Queluz Palace
The Queluz Luxury Palace, located in the suburbs of Lisbon, is an amazing structure that was erected between 1742 and 1767. The Portuguese Kelush Palace belongs to the largest structures of the Rococo era, which, moreover, was erected by the last castles in all of Europe in this style.
Initially, the castle served as a country house for the royal relatives, but through time it managed to preserve the greatness and sophistication that architect Mateusz Vicente di Oliveir gave him.
Around the end of the 15th century, gold was found in the territory that belonged to Portugal, which is the reason for the prosperity and wealth of this country, and with it the king himself. Kelush Castle has transformed into an irresistible palace, which is now being compared with Versailles. In the castle they managed to embody the Rococo style, because its decoration is colorful facades, as well as a graceful form. At the very entrance to the castle is a sculpture of Queen Maria I, whose husband was the very first owner of the palace, which at that time was just a country residence.
On the territory of the garden there are various statues that are delivered here from Italy and England by the king himself. Kelush Palace was almost unaffected by the long time of its existence. And today, the Portuguese are hosting official receptions for distinguished guests from around the world. Influential people have repeatedly stopped in his chic apartments, among which all former US presidents.
The premises of Kelush are given extraordinary luxury by tapestries, paintings, as well as an amazing ornament with rockyle, which is a characteristic style of Rococo. The heart of the castle is the delightful Throne Hall, where more than a dozen different balls have passed. Grandiose and chic hall are given to stucco, gilded, as well as rich ceiling painting.
The Hall of Ambassadors is distinguished by its beauty. It just surprises his ceiling, where the royal family is inflicted. The castle has a room called Don Quixote, because its walls are decorated with numerous scenes from the life of this amazing character.
The palace has a beautiful environment, which is represented by numerous arbors, various fountains, as well as artificial ponds. Kelush Castle has a large exhibition of antique furniture, as well as a collection of jewelry. Here is a whole collection of paintings depicting the kings of the country. On the territory of Kelush Castle, government events are often held quite often, as well as concerts, festivals and a wide variety of shows.
In 1908, the Kelush Palace became at the disposal of the state. It is the main attraction of the country, which is always happy to meet guests on its territory.
