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1. Pena palace
Many parts of it were under renovation. Still worth a visit, The interiors are far more interesting than the exterior! The palace has an arabic/manuel mixed architecture. It is situated on top of a hill, view from the top is amazing.
According to me the best parts of the palace are:
- Trompe l'oeil- a room which is 2D painted and gives the effect of having 3D objects.
- First ever Bathtub-cum-shower, like ever :P
- Stained glass!! Beautiiiful
2. Moorish castle
Muslim influences of 8-9th century
And Jewish influences- after 1200 AD
Finally Christian of course.
Archaelogical excavations revealed remains from 5000 BC!
Proof of Iberian times - 'siloes' to store grain and legumes
3. Museum of Natural history -
Fossiles, bones, the whole deal
Most amazing thing on display were the crystal formations.
Perfect squares in brilllliant colors.
4. Anjos teixeira museum
Father son duo sculptors
Best part was not the huge sculptures but the tiny medals- crazy attention to detail.
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