Pena Palace in Sintra

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It’s said that Ferdinand II wanted his summer palace to look like an opera. His grand drama was achieved by imposing his eclectic and opulent taste on the castle’s architects, placing a bright red medieval castle next to a yellow Islamic inspired tower. The interior is just as extravagant, with themed rooms ranging from Middle Eastern to baroque European, decorated in stucco, trompe-l'oeil paintings, and tile. Ferdinand incorporated the lands from several estates into his castle grounds, using their lands to create a sprawling 200 hectare park. With the help of Baron von Eschwege and the Baron von Kessler, Ferdinand imported flora from around the world to create his Romantic park, which is connected to the castle via a labyrinth of paths and narrow roads. Today, the Portuguese government still use this UNESCO World Heritage Site for state occasions. We recommend visitors purchase their tickets online to save time, ensure access, and receive a discount http://www.blueticket.pt/Event/1050/