../.. jAlbum 39 National Palace of Pena, Sintra, Portugal – 2025. The National Palace of Pena is an eclectic mix of 19th-century Romanticism, blending Neo-Gothic, Neo-Manueline, Neo-Islamic (Moorish), and Neo-Renaissance styles, creating a fairytale appearance with bold colors, turrets, and ornate details built upon a former monastery. Features include the Arches Yard with Moorish influences, the Clock Tower, the Queen's Terrace, and restored elements of the old monastery. The palace, in its current form, was built in the nineteenth century by King Fernando II. The park surrounding the palace is over 200 hectares and is a romantic forest designed with winding paths, exotic trees from around the world, and hidden romantic structures creating a lush, mystical landscape with lakes, waterfalls, grottos, and viewpoints. slides/JEM_2574.JPG Thu, 15 Jan 2026 22:17:31 -0700 A fog shrouded path in the park surrounding the National Palace of Pena in Sintra, Portugal A fog shrouded path in the park surrounding the National Palace of Pena in Sintra, Portugal slides/JEM_2574.JPG slides/JEM_2581.JPG Thu, 15 Jan 2026 22:17:31 -0700 A stone bridge and pathway in the park surrounding the National Palace of Pena in Sintra, Portugal A stone bridge and pathway in the park surrounding the National Palace of Pena in Sintra, Portugal slides/JEM_2581.JPG slides/JEM_2583.JPG Thu, 15 Jan 2026 22:17:31 -0700 One of the many paths in the park surrounding the National Palace of Pena in Sintra, Portugal One of the many paths in the park surrounding the National Palace of Pena in Sintra, Portugal slides/JEM_2583.JPG slides/JEM_2586.JPG Thu, 15 Jan 2026 22:17:31 -0700 Some steps along with dense foliage, moss-covered stones, and fog, creating an enchanting ambiance in the park surrounding the National Palace of Pena in Sintra, Portugal Some steps along with dense foliage, moss-covered stones, and fog, creating an enchanting ambiance in the park surrounding the National Palace of Pena in Sintra, Portugal slides/JEM_2586.JPG slides/JEM_2592.JPG Thu, 15 Jan 2026 22:17:31 -0700 Amaryllis belladonna or Belladonna Lily in the park surrounding the National Palace of Pena in Sintra, Portugal Amaryllis belladonna or Belladonna Lily in the park surrounding the National Palace of Pena in Sintra, Portugal slides/JEM_2592.JPG slides/JEM_2599.JPG Thu, 15 Jan 2026 22:17:31 -0700 The ornate entrance, known as the Iron Gate or Porta Férrea, of the National Palace of Pena in Sintra, Portugal The ornate entrance, known as the Iron Gate or Porta Férrea, of the National Palace of Pena in Sintra, Portugal slides/JEM_2599.JPG slides/JEM_2672.JPG Thu, 15 Jan 2026 22:17:31 -0700 The entrance to the National Palace of Pena in Sintra, Portugal The entrance to the National Palace of Pena in Sintra, Portugal slides/JEM_2672.JPG slides/JEM_2600.JPG Thu, 15 Jan 2026 22:17:31 -0700 A stone cross located within the palace grounds at the National Palace of Pena in Sintra, Portugal A stone cross located within the palace grounds at the National Palace of Pena in Sintra, Portugal slides/JEM_2600.JPG slides/JEM_2601.JPG Thu, 15 Jan 2026 22:17:31 -0700 A stone carving of a snake figure on the entrance, known as the Iron Gate or Porta Férrea, of the National Palace of Pena in Sintra, Portugal A stone carving of a snake figure on the entrance, known as the Iron Gate or Porta Férrea, of the National Palace of Pena in Sintra, Portugal slides/JEM_2601.JPG slides/JEM_2603.JPG Thu, 15 Jan 2026 22:17:31 -0700 A stone gargoyle or scupper carved in the shape of a crocodile head. National Palace of Pena in Sintra, Portugal A stone gargoyle or scupper carved in the shape of a crocodile head. National Palace of Pena in Sintra, Portugal slides/JEM_2603.JPG slides/JEM_2604.JPG Thu, 15 Jan 2026 22:17:31 -0700 Triton sculpture depicting a mythological triton, a half-man, half-fish creature, symbolizing the allegory of the creation of the world. It is part of the ornate facade of the National Palace of Pena in Sintra, Portugal Triton sculpture depicting a mythological triton, a half-man, half-fish creature, symbolizing the allegory of the creation of the world. It is part of the ornate facade of the National Palace of Pena in Sintra, Portugal slides/JEM_2604.JPG slides/JEM_2610.JPG Thu, 15 Jan 2026 22:17:31 -0700 A courtyard within the National Palace of Pena in Sintra, Portugal A courtyard within the National Palace of Pena in Sintra, Portugal slides/JEM_2610.JPG slides/JEM_2612.JPG Thu, 15 Jan 2026 22:17:31 -0700 The dining room inside the Pena National Palace in Sintra, Portugal The dining room inside the Pena National Palace in Sintra, Portugal slides/JEM_2612.JPG slides/JEM_2618.JPG Thu, 15 Jan 2026 22:17:31 -0700 One of several Art Nouveau-style panels depicting nymphs and satyrs in the Kings study in the National Palace of Pena in Sintra, Portugal One of several Art Nouveau-style panels depicting nymphs and satyrs in the Kings study in the National Palace of Pena in Sintra, Portugal slides/JEM_2618.JPG slides/JEM_2625.JPG Thu, 15 Jan 2026 22:17:31 -0700 Traditional Portuguese ceramic tiles, known as azulejos, featuring a blue and white geometric and floral pattern. National Palace of Pena in Sintra, Portugal Traditional Portuguese ceramic tiles, known as azulejos, featuring a blue and white geometric and floral pattern. National Palace of Pena in Sintra, Portugal slides/JEM_2625.JPG slides/JEM_2638.JPG Thu, 15 Jan 2026 22:17:31 -0700 "First Regency of King Ferdinand II", c. 1875, commemorative dish, by Wenceslau Cifka and part of the collections of the National Palace of Pena in Sintra, Portugal "First Regency of King Ferdinand II", c. 1875, commemorative dish, by Wenceslau Cifka and part of the collections of the National Palace of Pena in Sintra, Portugal slides/JEM_2638.JPG slides/JEM_2642.JPG Thu, 15 Jan 2026 22:17:31 -0700 The National Palace of Pena in Sintra, Portugal The National Palace of Pena in Sintra, Portugal slides/JEM_2642.JPG slides/JEM_2643.JPG Thu, 15 Jan 2026 22:17:31 -0700 The National Palace of Pena in Sintra, Portugal The National Palace of Pena in Sintra, Portugal slides/JEM_2643.JPG slides/JEM_2647.JPG Thu, 15 Jan 2026 22:17:31 -0700 A plaster cast which is part of the collections of the National Palace of Pena in Sintra, Portugal A plaster cast which is part of the collections of the National Palace of Pena in Sintra, Portugal slides/JEM_2647.JPG slides/JEM_2649.JPG Thu, 15 Jan 2026 22:17:31 -0700 An antique chandelier. National Palace of Pena in Sintra, Portugal An antique chandelier. National Palace of Pena in Sintra, Portugal slides/JEM_2649.JPG slides/JEM_2657.JPG Thu, 15 Jan 2026 22:17:31 -0700 A painting which is part of the collections of the National Palace of Pena in Sintra, Portugal A painting which is part of the collections of the National Palace of Pena in Sintra, Portugal slides/JEM_2657.JPG slides/JEM_2659.JPG Thu, 15 Jan 2026 22:17:31 -0700 An elaborately carved ivory dagger handle and sheath. National Palace of Pena in Sintra, Portugal An elaborately carved ivory dagger handle and sheath. National Palace of Pena in Sintra, Portugal slides/JEM_2659.JPG slides/JEM_2661.JPG Thu, 15 Jan 2026 22:17:31 -0700 A sculpture titled The Sacrifice of Isaac by the Austrian sculptor Simon Troger. The sculpture combines ivory, ebony, metal, and glass to create a dramatic contrast in texture and color. National Palace of Pena in Sintra, Portugal A sculpture titled The Sacrifice of Isaac by the Austrian sculptor Simon Troger. The sculpture combines ivory, ebony, metal, and glass to create a dramatic contrast in texture and color. National Palace of Pena in Sintra, Portugal slides/JEM_2661.JPG slides/JEM_2666.JPG Thu, 15 Jan 2026 22:17:31 -0700 The kitchen in the National Palace of Pena in Sintra, Portugal. The room features a large collection of copper cookware and vintage kitchen equipment. The kitchen in the National Palace of Pena in Sintra, Portugal. The room features a large collection of copper cookware and vintage kitchen equipment. slides/JEM_2666.JPG slides/JEM_2674.JPG Thu, 15 Jan 2026 22:17:31 -0700 The arcaded courtyard at the National Palace of Pena in Sintra, Portugal The arcaded courtyard at the National Palace of Pena in Sintra, Portugal slides/JEM_2674.JPG slides/JEM_2678.JPG Thu, 15 Jan 2026 22:17:31 -0700 The chapel and clock tower at the National Palace of Pena in Sintra, Portugal The chapel and clock tower at the National Palace of Pena in Sintra, Portugal slides/JEM_2678.JPG slides/20251005_103021.jpg Thu, 15 Jan 2026 22:17:31 -0700 The altar of the chapel at the National Palace of Pena in Sintra, Portugal. It is made of carved alabaster and black limestone. The altar of the chapel at the National Palace of Pena in Sintra, Portugal. It is made of carved alabaster and black limestone. slides/20251005_103021.jpg slides/20251005_103125.jpg Thu, 15 Jan 2026 22:17:31 -0700 A stained-glass window in the chapel of the National Palace of Pena in Sintra, Portugal A stained-glass window in the chapel of the National Palace of Pena in Sintra, Portugal slides/20251005_103125.jpg slides/20251005_103132.jpg Thu, 15 Jan 2026 22:17:31 -0700 A stone tombstone or plaque in the chapel of the National Palace of Pena in Sintra, Portugal A stone tombstone or plaque in the chapel of the National Palace of Pena in Sintra, Portugal slides/20251005_103132.jpg slides/JEM_2684.JPG Thu, 15 Jan 2026 22:17:31 -0700 Highly textured, blue and white ceramic azulejo tiles. National Palace of Pena in Sintra, Portugal Highly textured, blue and white ceramic azulejo tiles. National Palace of Pena in Sintra, Portugal slides/JEM_2684.JPG slides/JEM_2685.JPG Thu, 15 Jan 2026 22:17:31 -0700 Traditional Portuguese ceramic tiles, known as azulejos. National Palace of Pena in Sintra, Portugal Traditional Portuguese ceramic tiles, known as azulejos. National Palace of Pena in Sintra, Portugal slides/JEM_2685.JPG slides/JEM_2686.JPG Thu, 15 Jan 2026 22:17:31 -0700 Traditional Portuguese ceramic tiles, known as azulejos. National Palace of Pena in Sintra, Portugal. These tiles feature figures of knights in armor. Traditional Portuguese ceramic tiles, known as azulejos. National Palace of Pena in Sintra, Portugal. These tiles feature figures of knights in armor. slides/JEM_2686.JPG