QUELUZ

town and palace, Lisboa distrito (district), Portugal, just northwest of Lisbon. During the 17th century the site was occupied by estates owned by Lisbon nobility. Queluz is known for the Palcio de Queluz. A Rococo edifice built between 1747 and 1794 for Dom Pedro III and his consort, Queen Maria I, it was also the royal residence of Dom Joo VI and Dom Miguel. Restored after being partially destroyed by fire in 1934, the palace is still used for official receptions and includes a restaurant and a monument to Maria I. Pop. (1981) 42,094.