Side Trip from Lisbon: Queluz Palace

Following the discovery of gold in the Portuguese colony of Brazil, the ruling royal family of Portugal became obscenely wealthy. Extravagant palaces were built including the famous Pena Palace and the Mafra National Palace. One of my favorite Portuguese palaces to visit is the Queluz National Palace. Construction of the palace in Queluz, just a few kilometers from Lisbon, began in 1747 and continued until 1755 when it was interrupted by the massive earthquake that leveled much of Lisbon and nearby areas. Workers from Queluz were dispatched to Lisbon to help rebuild the city. <a href="https://destinationeatdrink.medium.com/side-trip-from-lisbon-queluz-palace-f7c4d57cd07c">Click Here</a>