Palace in Sintra

Palace in Sintra

The Palacio Nacional (or Palacio Real) of Sintra was the summer residence of the kings of Portugal.
The palace was originally a Moorish castle but was rebuilt under Kings Dom Joao I and Dom Manuel in the 14th and 15th centuries in Gothic and Manueline styles.
The palace is now a museum.

photo: J Saraiva

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