The small bus chugs up the winding roads of Sintra —
And then after a steep uphill climb on foot,
You gasp when you finally glimpse the fairytale outline
Of Pena Palace:
A beautiful example of 19th century
Portuguese Romanticism.
Gorgeous tiles and lemon walls
Are a breathtaking reminder
Of how amazing the human imagination
Coupled with architecture can be.
For more incredible sights, please visit: Our World.
That is amazing – I’ve never seen it before.
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I was there a few years ago and absolutely agree – it’s a fairytale palace. 🙂
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Love the color juxtaposition
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Wow…that is truly incredible.
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Fairy tale of the castle, well taken Fi.
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I love what you wrote, so true. The human mind, so full of creativity.
Great words…great photos!
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wow.
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Oh wow! I have never seen this colorful palace! Wow!!! Love it! 🙂
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Love the colors!
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What STUNNING photographs, Fiona! OMG…I love all the detail in the architecture; especially in the second to last photo. The colors and textures are amazing! The building reminds me of the castle in the Magic Kingdom.
Welcome back, my friend. Have a grrreat week!
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Fabulous!
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love those colors
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Yes it is a very unusual castle, almost a Disney one.
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So gorgeous, Fi. 🙂
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So much more colourful on the continent. I wonder if our weather in Britain makes us less so. Good captures. I hope you enjoy your holiday. 🙂
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Wonderful fanciful architecture and great shots of it.
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Oh wow. And wow again.
And I love, love, love that they didn’t shy away from colour.
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Wow—- wonderfully captured, Fi….
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OMG! Just magnificent…:)JP
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What an absolutely magnificent place to see!…:)JP
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Absolutely magical. Such a treat to see. Thank you!
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What a magical special place.
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Marvelous shots – what magnificent architecture!
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I love the colors! Magnificent!
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Very pretty sight!
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It does look like something out of a fairy tale. How enchanting.
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Amazing! It is like a fairytale.
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What a stunning sight. Somewhere interesting to visit…!
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It certainly reminds me of all those palaces in fairy tales. Love its striking colors and great architecture. Lucky you to be here..
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What a beautiful place, gorgeous colors, and fantastic shots!
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The detail and the colours both exquisite, you could imagine a Disney princess waving from a turret!
Happy hols!
Wren x
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I had not heard of this gorgeous fairytale palace. Thanks for bringing it to our attention through your beautiful photos. The palace is simply amazing.
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Love the palace…. I really like that period in time since I love lots of colors… That place just looks magical.
Hugs,
Betsy
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Oh my gosh! That place is beautiful! I absolutely adore all the colors.
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That is a wonderful almost fairytale sight Fiona 😃
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Portugal is beautiful in your wonderful photos!
Happy Week to you ~ ^_^
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looks like you got a sunnier and less crowded day at the palacio da pena than we did. love that place. regardless
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It definitely looks like something from a fairytale. Have a wonderful holiday but how could you not in such a beautiful place.
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It’s like something out of a fairy-tale! I expected to see the Princess in the tower.
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I did see a prince and a princess (my kids)!
Lady Fi wrote: > >
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great !!!
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Magnificent pictures!
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It is so much incredible beauty in this fairy place and like you said “gorgeous tiles and lemon walls” at this 19th century castle. Amazing views captured, in this set, once again by you!! A fantastic travel, for sure!
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Wow ! A fairytale-like palace/castle indeed – extraordinary! Thank you for sharing this amazing structure, Fi.
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It’s majestic. Wow.
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Gorgeous and beautiful and lovely!
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wow it is incredibly beautiful Haven’t seen it before I love all the colours and shapes
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Wow! Amazing! Great photos.
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Beautifully captured!
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Bright and colourful.
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Fantastic
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oh yessss! Sintra and Pena on a sunny day! quel bonheur!
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A real fairytale castle. Looks incredible. Thanks for showing.
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Vilken fantastisk byggnad!
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Awesome photos
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Dearest Lady-fi; Oh, amazing architecture with bright color. Sure is a Fairytale Palace♡♡♡
Sending Lots of Love and Hugs from Japan to my Dear friend, xoxo Miyako*
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Beautiful shots of the palace.
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What amazing colours! This really does look like a castle from a fairy story!
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Oh, my … this is the perfect palace with windows from where Rapunzel might have loved to unravel her very long hair!
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You’re right. This is really a palace from a fairy tale.
Lovely photos
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Such amazing colours and details! Fairytale for sure:)
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That is a wonderful!
Liebe Gruesse Monika
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I have been wanting to visit this place my entire life! So wonderful!
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What an amazing place! I love the yellow 🙂
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Amazing all those colours.
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there’s a Gaudi feel to these …. i visited Sintra a lifetime ago … i had forgotten (how i cant imagine) those fabulous ‘castles’
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grandiose immagini per un castello di sogno!
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Fabulous buildings !!
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Beautiful building, colors and photos, wonderful details.
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so beautiful!
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Fabulous sights!
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A very beautiful building !
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Beautiful colors and great architecture.
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wow. absolutely beautiful architecture. i love all the color as well.
that was one thing that really grabbed me overseas is all the color of the architecture,
even in the poorer countries. our town feels so bland and conservative. ha.
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Hello, it is a beautiful palace. I like the colors. Great collection of photos. Happy Thursday, enjoy your day!
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Hello Lady Fi-
Wow- what beautiful views you got to enjoy.
The views of the beaches in your posts from Lisbon are beautiful too. Glad you had a great time. Enjoy!
Have a Happy Day!!
Peace 🙂
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looks crazy 🙂
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Sintra, Portugal com um belo registro de imagens. Muito artístico!
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One year ago I visited this place! and Lisbon as well…. och…. memory….
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Wow this is fabulous!
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What a fantastic building! I love the colors.
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Magical…. Delightful….
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