Torre do Relógio Bells, Queluz, Portugal
Posted by: manchanegra
N 38° 45.060 W 009° 15.465
29S E 477602 N 4289176
This Bells are located in the Tower of the building formerly used by the Royal Guard of the Court in the Palace of Queluz, known as the "Portuguese Versailles".
Waymark Code: WMC0GG
Location: Lisboa, Portugal
Date Posted: 07/11/2011
Views: 13
This Bells are located in the Tower of the building formerly used by the Royal Guard of the Court in the Palace of Queluz, known as the "Portuguese Versailles".
The tower is known as Torre do Relógio (Clock Tower) and the annex building was used by the Palace servents and guards when the kings were staying in the palace during the summer.
Both Tower and building were built in a Baroque Rococo style.
The building is now one of the Pousadas de Portugal (Inn´s of Portugal).
From Wikipedia
Address of Tower: Largo do Palácio Nacional Queluz, Portugal 2745
Still Operational: yes
Number of bells in tower?: 4
Relevant website?: [Web Link]
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Tours or visits allowed in tower?: No
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