Monserrate Palace - Wikipedia
The Monserrate Palace (Portuguese: Palácio de Monserrate) is a palatial villa located near Sintra, the traditional summer resort of the Portuguese court in the foothills overlooking the Atlantic …
The History of Monserrate Park Palace - Parques de Sintra
The history of Monserrate starts out in 1540, the point in time when Friar Gaspar Preto ordered the construction of a hermitage here dedicated to Our Lady of Monserrate, following a journey …
Park and Palace of Monserrate - Sintra - Parques de Sintra
A masterpiece of Romanticism. A retreat for writers, Monserrate attracted numerous international visitors, especially among the British, who praised its beauty in their travel accounts and …
MONSERRATE PALACE, Sintra - Complete 2024 Tourist Guide
It was first a Gothic Revival mansion built in 1790 by an English merchant, and ended up being home to novelist William Beckford (known as the wealthiest young Englishman of his time, …
Monserrate Palace - Sintra Romântica
The palace was designed by the architects Thomas James Knowles (father and son) and built in 1858, having been commissioned by Sir Francis Cook, Viscount of Monserrate. The design of …
The Monserrate Palace is built on a hill, west of town of Sintra.
History. The Monserrate Palace is built on a hill, west of town of Sintra. The Monserrate Palace is built on Islamic architectural style but the central atrium is decorated with Indian alabaster …
The Palácio de Monserrate, Sintra: 2024 Tourism Guide to Park …
2024年1月11日 · Monserrate's story begins in the early 19th century when Sir Francis Cook, an English textile millionaire, fell in love with Sintra's charm and commissioned the construction of …
The Palácio de Monserrate: pinnacle of British Romanticism in …
The history of the Palace of Monserrate dates back to 1540, but what you see today is the result of a remodelling in the second half of the nineteenth century. British merchant Francis Cook …
Monserrate Palace - Visit Sintra
The palace was designed by architects Thomas James Knowles (father and son) and built in 1858, by order of Sir Francis Cook, Viscount of Monserrate. The construction of the gardens …
Monserrate Palace in Sintra: a quick guide - Year Round Portugal
2023年4月21日 · If you’re planning a trip to Sintra, Portugal, don’t miss the opportunity to explore the enchanting Monserrate Palace and its magnificent gardens. This lesser-known yet …