The Palace

The Gallery of the History of the Palace

The Cuban Missile Crisis—among the most frightening events of the Cold War—kicked into high gear on October 22, 1962. In a dramatic 18-minute televised speech, President Kennedy shocked the nation by revealing “unmistakable evidence” of a nuclear missile threat. For the key moments, major players and a timeline of the 13-day standoff, visit https://www.history.com/articles/cuban-missile-crisis-timeline-jfk-khrushchev #HISTORY | HISTORY

Queluz Palace, often called the “Portuguese Versailles,” is an exquisite 18th-century royal residence located just outside Lisbon. Built as a summer retreat for Dom Pedro of Braganza (who later became King Pedro III), the palace is a masterpiece of Rococo architecture and design. Its elegant halls are adorned with gilded mirrors, ornate frescoes, and lavish furnishings that reflect the height of Portuguese court life. The surrounding gardens are equally enchanting, featuring symmetrical walkways

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