Sintra In Portugal

by - May 16, 2015

Sintra ,called Mountain town located in northern Portugal classified as World Heritage by the United Nations to the historical and architectural importance.
Chosen by the ancient kings as a place of residence, where they built their palaces on high mountains in beautiful nature.
Image of high SentraImage of high Sentra 1
Among the most important palaces of Sintra, Monserrate Palace which was created in 1850, with a style of the East was known in Europe in those years, which appears in the carved ceilings and arches that adorn the aisles
It adds to the beauty of the magnificent palace garden was founded by Sir Francis Cook has over 3500 species of plants.
A picture of the Palace Monserrate












External image of the Palace of Monserrate










mage of Maghreb architecture in Monserrate Palace

The National Palace, which is located in the center of the main square of the city and make it easier to see from a distance, can not be missed to visit, its construction took three centuries from the fourteenth century, and it there were many styles designed as Gothic and Islamic Maghreb
National Palace picture in Sentra




 National Palace in Sintra  from the inside


 National Palace in Sintra  from the inside 1

 National Palace in Sintra  from the inside 2
Of the most beautiful palaces in Europe and Sentra , Pena Palace, which is located  in the highest place of the city. The rise of the hill take a 15-minute drive and many tourists prefer to climb the hill on foot  
Palace consists of three wings, vary in color according to its history and architectural style and also uses
Overhead image of Pena Palace

Picture of Pena Palace at night
Side picture of the Palace of Pena















A picture of the inside of the Pena Palace


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