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Message: <blockquote data-quote="kandyan" data-source="post: 5890791" data-attributes="member: 5861">Palace of Pena, Sintra , Portugal <img src="http://www.travel-in-portugal.com/photos/data/media/3/pena_palace2.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /> <img src="http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/2/27/The_Palace_of_Pena.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /> <img src="http://www.journeyetc.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/pena-medio-cut.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /> <img src="http://www.ojodigital.com/ojosdigitales/data/504/castillo_sintra_3.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /> <img src="http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/6/69/Ippar-palacio-pena-aerea.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /> The oldest palace inspired by European Romanticism stands on top of a hill overlooking the city of Sintra. Its history started in the Middle Ages when a chapel was built on the very same hilltop. Later, a monastery was built but, by the 18th century it was reduced to ruins because of a lightning and an earthquake. The place remained in ruins for decades until 1838 when Ferdinand II bought the area and decided to build a palace.The palace is a true expression of the European Romanticism, mixing several styles: Neo-Gothic, Islamic and Neo-Renaissance. The beautiful park which surrounds the castle comprises exotic plants and trees.The easiest way to get to Sintra is by taking the train from Lisbon. The small city can easily be negotiated on foot. Alcázar of Segovia, Segovia, Spain <img src="http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/9/91/Alcazar_de_Segovia.JPG/800px-Alcazar_de_Segovia.JPG" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /> <img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3196/2876338665_722867cbd1_b.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /> <img src="http://aycu07.webshots.com/image/31926/2001938908982439273_rs.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" />The Alcázar of Segovia is perched atop a rock in the old city of Segovia. Just like many other Spanish castles, it started off as an Arab fort. During the Middle Ages it was the preferred residence of the monarchs. The current castle dates mostly from those times.Today the castle is one of the three major attractions in the city and one of the most popular historic sites in the country.The easiest way to get to Segovia is via train from Madrid. The Old City, which also includes the ancient Roman aqueduct and the cathedral, can easily be negotiated on foot. Edinburgh Castle, Scotland, UK <img src="http://www.bootsnall.com/articles/files/images/Edinburgh%20Castle.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /> <img src="http://landofmacintyre.com/005Edinburgh_Castle_from_SWSmem.JPG" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /> <img src="http://www.royalkarstours.ro/Scotia/edinburghcastle_files/edinburghcastle1024x768.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /> <img src="http://www.kobayashi-maru.de/Bilder/1024x768/Edinburgh_Castle_1024x768.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" />Perched atop Castle Hill, it dominates the city of Edinburgh. It is one of the few castles in Europe which still have a military garrison (although for ceremonial purposes only). No matter where you are in the castle, the views are delightful. On a clear day, if you look to the north, you can see the mountains of The Kingdom of Fife in the distance.The true beauty of the castle is highlighted during Military Tattoo, which takes place each year on the Esplanade. The oldest structure in the castle is St Margaret’s Chapel which dates from the 12th century.Edinburgh is served by many low-cost carriers from different European cities.</blockquote>

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