Pena Palace – This Was Never Meant to Be a Castle

Discover the magical world of Pena Palace — a colorful masterpiece nestled in the misty hills of Sintra, Portugal.
From its medieval origins to its transformation into a Romantic royal retreat, this palace is a vibrant blend of history, art, and nature.
Commissioned by King Ferdinand II, a true "King-Artist," Pena Palace is a breathtaking fusion of Gothic, Moorish, Manueline, and Renaissance styles, all set amid a lush park filled with exotic plants from around the world.

What you'll see in this video :
• The origins of the site as a medieval chapel and monastery
• The destruction of the monastery in the 1755 Lisbon earthquake
• How King Ferdinand II rebuilt the ruins into a Romanticist palace
• The eclectic architecture and symbolic design of Pena Palace
• The interior rooms: from the Great Hall to the Queen's Terrace
• The vibrant red and yellow façades and their restoration
• The Park of Pena, with grottos, waterfalls, and rare plant species
• The Countess of Edla and her Alpine-style chalet
• Why Pena Palace is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the Seven Wonders of Portugal

LINKS
Link to the official website
► https://www.parquesdesintra.pt/en/par...
Link to the page about Pena Palace on our website
► https://www.castlesworld.com/castles/...

TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 Introduction
01:12 History of the Site - the Small Chapel and the Monastery
01:55 History of the Site - the 1755 Lisbon Earthquake
02:32 King Ferdinand II
03:22 Designing the Romantic Palace and the Park
04:36 History of the Palace from 1853 to the Present Day
05:56 Pena Palace - Exterior Design
06:56 Pena Palace - Interior and other Notable Highlights
09:02 Pena Palace - the Magnificent Park
09:43 The Chalet of the Countess of Edla
10:06 Outro

From ruins to royalty, Pena Palace is more than just a fairytale castle — it’s a symbol of artistic vision, national pride, and Portugal’s royal heritage.


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