
National Palace of Pena
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The National Palace of Pena is located in Sintra, Portugal. This 19th-century Romanticist castle is situated on a hill in the Sintra Mountains at an elevation of about 450 meters above sea level. It was completed in 1854 and is noted for its vivid colors and eclectic style.
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The palace was commissioned by King Ferdinand II and constructed on the site of a former monastery. It incorporates Manueline and Moorish architectural elements. The structure covers approximately 12 hectares and includes parkland with a wide variety of exotic tree species. It is accessible by public transport from Lisbon, with Sintra train station being the nearest major hub.





