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Sintra Pena National Palace Moorish Gate, Travel Lisbon, Portugal #107211489
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Moorish Gate from Pena National Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The portuguese fortress stands on a top of a hill above Sintra medieval town and was used as summer residence for portuguese monarchy for more than 4 centuries. It was rebuilt over the years becoming a blend of architectural styles such as Neo-Gothic, Neo-Manueline and Moorish. However, in the 19th century, became one of the major expressions of Romantic Architecture in the world.