SINTRA, Portugal — The Great Hall of the Pena Palace, a 19th-century Romanticist castle in Sintra, Portugal. The ornate interior features elaborate decorations, including stained glass windows, chandeliers, and intricate wall and ceiling details. Pena Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is renowned for its colorful exterior and eclectic architectural styles.
Photograph by David Coleman. The Great Hall of Pena Palace, located in Sintra, Portugal, is a stunning example of 19th-century Romanticist architecture. Pena Palace, also known as Palácio Nacional da Pena, stands atop a hill in the Sintra Mountains and is part of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed "Cultural Landscape of Sintra." The palace was commissioned by King Ferdinand II and built between 1842 and 1854, incorporating various architectural styles including Neo-Gothic, Neo-Manueline, Neo-Islamic, and Neo-Renaissance. The Great Hall, one of the palace's most impressive interior spaces, serves as a grand reception room and ballroom. It features ornate decorations characteristic of the Romantic period, including elaborate stained glass windows, crystal chandeliers, and intricate wall and ceiling frescoes. The room's design reflects the eclectic tastes of King Ferdinand II, who was known as the "Artist King" for his passion for the arts and architecture. Pena Palace's exterior is equally notable for its vibrant colors and whimsical design elements. The palace complex includes the restored remains of a 16th-century monastery, extensive gardens known as Pena Park, and offers panoramic views of Sintra and the surrounding landscape. As one of Portugal's most visited monuments, Pena Palace attracts thousands of tourists annually, serving as a prime example of 19th-century Romantic architecture and a symbol of Portuguese cultural heritage.
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Location: Pena Palace, Sintra, Lisbon, Portugal
Photo credit: © David Coleman | Have Camera Will Travel / Alamy / Afripics
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