Said to be one of the most urbanized and densely populated municipalities in Portugal, Sintra certainly lives up to its reputation. Walking through the streets of Sintra felt like navigating Disneyland on a Saturday at 12pm in July. People seemed to spill from the walls, pop up from the sidewalks, and fall from the sky. …
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One of the most unique palaces I’ve ever visited, the National Palace of Pena feels like something dreamed up during a wild, psychedelic acid trip. With its clashing colors and architectural styles, dramatic towers, puzzling statues and gargoyles, and wildly mismatched tiling, it’s a fever dream brought to life. A Romanticist castle filled with a …
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