QUELUZ IN LISBON, PORTUGAL

Which An Elegant Smoking Room Stands Out

the Caribbean islands natives, was introduced in Europe at the end of the 15th century and essentially during the 16th century, by travelers returning to their mother country, in Europe, spreading quickly across the continent. This kind of room was used for entertainment, board games, cards and others were played, which with the presence of the ladies became a gallant activity. While playing, the participants received dinners and snacks that included sherbet, coffee, chocolate and drinks. Smoking ground tobacco or snuff was also considered refined, this tobacco was kept in precious little boxes, which were accessories of great luxury.

It is presumed that the property where the Palace is built was used as a hunting lodge, it was many years later that it became the summer residence of the Portuguese royal family. Prince Don Pedro III, husband of Queen Maria I, wanted to build the new palace, commissio- ning the project to a Portuguese architect, Mateus Vicente de Oliveira, and a French artist, Jean-Baptiste Robillon. The palace construction took place in about ten years, between 1750 and 1760. Today, the palace is used to receive important personalities and heads of state during official visits; concerts and shows are also organized inside the palace and gardens. We invite you to include the Queluz Palace in your next visit to Lisbon and you will realize that it is an impressive architectural work that are well worth getting to know.