Palace in Portugal
The Pena National palace in Sintra is a lovely excursion from Lisbon. In a lush green mountain setting just an hour's train ride from the city it's a fantastic show of what architectural fantasy can produce with enough money and resources. The colorful palace has housed both monks and kings and is a unique experience also for a photographer.
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