🇵🇹 Pena Palace 📍 Sintra

The Park and National Palace of Pena in Sintra is one of the most beautiful palaces in Europe. The palace was built on top of Serra de Sintra on the site of a former monastery built in the 16th century. In 1838 the monastery was acquired by King Fernando II. He was the main driving force behind the construction of Pena Palace by refurbishing the old buildings and constructing a new wing. The palace served as a summer palace for the royal family. The interior of Pena Palace is a treasure trove of ornate decorations, intricate details, and stunning artwork. The courtyard of Pena Palace is a stunning. The walls and surfaces of the courtyard are covered by colourful tiles with intricate designs and patterns. #grouptravel #portugal #sintra #lisbon #palace #unesco #penapalace #monastery #interior #courtyard #tripblazers #europe #worldheritage