Monserrate Palace In Sintra, UNESCO Heritage since 1992
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One of the landmarks of Portugal's Sintra province is the Monserrate Palace. Seen here in this drone video by flymydr8ne, the palace dates to the late 18th century. It was built on the ruins of a structure which was destroyed in the great 1755 Lisbon earthquake. The building was visited by the great poet Lord Byron in the early 19th century, who mentioned it in his poem Childe Harold's Pilgrimage. Extensively modified in the mid-1800s, the manor is part of the Sintra Hills UNESCO World Heritage site.
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UNESCO World Heritage Designation since 1992. the Park and Palace of Monserrate, unique representatives of 19th century eclecticism. The Palace combines gothic and Indian influences as well as Moorish suggestions together with exotic and plant motifs which are harmoniously extended to the exterior. The gardens have received species from all corners of the world, which were planted according to their geographical origin. The front lawn of the Palace provides a well-deserved rest, while discovering one of the richest Portuguese botanical gardens.