History
Queluz is mainly known for the 18th-century Royal Palace, one of the most representative of the rococo buildings in Europe.
On 24 July 1997, the urbanized corridors of the parish (effectively the town of Queluz) were elevated to the status of city (Portuguese: cidade). The civil parishes of Massamá and Monte Abrão were also de-annexed from the parish of Queluz, becoming their own administrative authorities.
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