Portugal
Our Most Impressive Castles - Pena National Palace
Portugal, Sintra Municipality, São Pedro de Penaferrim
Risen on the ruins of a monestary the Pena National Palace combines several historical architectural styles and results in an astonishingly beautiful and impressive building right in southwest Portugal.
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In 1755 large parts were destroyed during an earthquake and later rebuilt.
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The park area around the castle was initially designed to resemble a classic english garden.
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There is still so much realistic interior decoration that it feels like being in the 19th century.
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Palácio Nacional da Pena is sometimes titled as the Neuschwanstein of Portugal.
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This pretty place has been a popular kings' residence since the 14th century.