Like many people who enjoy browsing through travel sites, I’d seen photos of Pena Palace in Sintra, Portugal. It’s a place that seems almost too good to be true; the shapes, colors, artwork and the ...

This May 2013 photo shows tiled walls and arched doorways inside the Monserrate Palace in Sintra, Portugal. The palace is one of a number of castles and other spectacular buildings found in Sintra, ...

SINTRA, Portugal — With sunshine bathing its multicolored facades against a backdrop of deep blue sky, the Pena Palace in Sintra is like a castle seen through a kaleidoscope. A jumble of bright yellow ...

"A Mysterious Palace in Heaven" When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Miguel Claro is a professional photographer, author and science ...

Atlas Obscura on Slate is a blog about the world’s hidden wonders. Like us on Facebook and Tumblr, or follow us on Twitter. Perched high atop a lush hill in São Pedro de Penaferrim, Portugal, the Pena ...