Geometric Moorish patterned tiles known as Azulejos, decorate the facade inside the Triton arch leading to the Courtyard of Arches of the Pena Palace or Palácio da Pena historic palace castle in Sintra, Portugal. The fairytale castle palace is considered one of the finest examples of 19th century Portuguese Romanticism architecture in the world.

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Location: Sintra, Portugal
Photo credit: © Richard Ellis / Alamy / Afripics
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