Peña Palace

Peña Palace or the colourful castle was built by Ferdinand II (the king consort) in 1842. It represents 19th-century Romanticism and is one of the seven wonders of Portugal (don't ask me what the other 6 are...)
We caught the tourist bus up in the morning and explored the outside and the grounds (the tourist information office, and several YouTube videos said the inside wasn't worth it).
The castle is amazing and the grounds hid some interesting treats - a bronze statue of a soldier, several Hieronymite monk hermitages (more caves!), and houses and a castle for the ducks!Leggi altro