8. Palacio de Pena
Palacio de Pena, also called the Pena National Palace, is situated at the top of a hill, where it overlooks the town of Sintra. When the weather is clear, the palace can be seen from as far as Lisbon, Portugal’s capital city. It is a Romanticist palace and a national monument. Pena National Palace is also viewed as one of the foremost architectural expressions of 19th Century Romanticism in the world. It has been deemed a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is one of the Seven Wonders of Portugal. The President of the Portuguese Republic utilizes the palace for special government occasions as well.
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