The Pene Palace in Sintra Portugal is a unique blend of Moorish and Gothic architecture

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This magnificent palace at Sintra is a curious mixture of Moorish and Gothic architecture. Palácio da Pena, or "Castelo da Pena" as it is more commonly known, is the most complete and notable example of Portuguese architecture in the Romantic period. It stands on one of the rocky peaks of the Serra de Sintra, and blends in a surprisingly fortunate manner with its natural background of greenery and crags Photo

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Location: Pena Palace, Sintra, Portugal, Europe
Photo credit: © Purcell Team / Alamy / Afripics
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