Venue Description

The National Palace of Queluz and its historical gardens are one of the most remarkable examples of the harmonious link between landscape and palatial architecture in Portugal. They illustrate the evolution of the Court’s tastes in the 18th and 19th centuries, a period that was marked by the baroque, rococo and neoclassicism. Built in 1747 at the orders of the future King Pedro III, the consort of Queen Maria I, the Palace of Queluz was initially conceived as a summer residence, becoming the royal family’s preferred place for their leisure and entertainment. They lived there permanently from 1794 until their departure for Brazil in 1807, as a result of the French invasions.

Accessibility

Wheelchairs available on reservation; Traction equipment adaptable to manual wheelchairs, available on reservation; Sign Language interpreter available at the ticket office via video-call (Serviin); Independent access to the ticket office and the inner areas via ramps; The Interior is accessible; The upper gardens (the Pênsil Garden and the Malta Garden) are accessible via ramps

Accessibility Guide

Accessibility Guide Link: https://www.parquesdesintra.pt/en/plan-your-visit-en/accessibility/

Awards List

World Travel Award of the World’s Leading Conservation Company;SIL Real Estate Award, category “Urban Rehabilitation – Tourism” at the 2014 Real Estate of Portugal Salon. Project involved the restructuring and refurbishment of the Palace store, restaurant and cafetería; Camellia Garden of Excellence

Toilets

Accessible toilets - Entrance

Staff

Training: • Raising staff awareness towards visitor diversity/ behavioural recommendations • Training of staff in Portuguese sign language