I had my own private Lisbon tour guide, fellow Scot Mary Goudie, for my visit to Queluz Palace in Lisbon. The 18th century Rococo style palace was built as a summer home for Dom Pedro of Braganza. The palace was paid for by gold from Brazil. Queluz Palace is open from 9am to 5pm, but closed on Tuesdays and public holidays. The entrance fee is 7 Euro for the Palace and Gardens or 3 Euro for the Gardens only.

Fountain in Queluz Palace Gardens

The Hall of Ambassadors at Queluz Palace

Carriage at Queluz Palace

Gold wall carvings at Queluz Palace

Tile painting at Queluz Palace

Murano Chandelier in Queluz Palace

Honeycomb ceiling at Queluz Palace

Fountain in Queluz Palace Gardens

Mary Goudie, Your Lisbon Guide, in Queluz Palace Gardens

Looking toward Queluz Palace from the Gardens

Me taking photo of monkey fountain in Queluz Palace Gardens

You can see all my Queluz Palace photos on Flickr.

This post was included in Carnival of Cities 18 April 2012.

Tips for What to Do in Lisbon

We’ve plenty of tips for things to do in Lisbon.

Click here for the lowest prices on Lisbon hotels