SINTRA, Portugal – die Festungsmauern des Pena Palace, die die Verteidigungsarchitektur des Schlosses mit einem romantischen Touch präsentieren. Diese Mauern bieten einen Panoramablick auf die umliegenden Sintra Mountains und veranschaulichen die Wiederbelebung mittelalterlicher Befestigungsstile aus dem 19. Jahrhundert, die mit skurrilen Designelementen vermischt wurden.
7360 x 4912 px | 62,3 x 41,6 cm | 24,5 x 16,4 inches | 300dpi
Aufnahmedatum:
21. Juni 2016
Ort:
Pena Palace, Sintra, Lisbon, Portugal
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Photograph by David Coleman. The ramparts of Pena Palace in Sintra, Portugal, present a captivating blend of medieval defensive architecture and 19th-century Romanticist design. These fortified walls, constructed under the direction of King Ferdinand II and designed by Baron von Eschwege, encircle the palace complex, creating a striking silhouette against the Sintra skyline. The ramparts feature classic defensive elements such as crenellations, battlements, and watch towers, but with a fanciful, almost theatrical interpretation. The stonework likely showcases a mix of rough-hewn blocks and finely carved details, reflecting the palace's eclectic architectural style. From these elevated walls, visitors can enjoy breathtaking panoramic views of the lush Sintra Mountains, the distant Atlantic Ocean, and on clear days, even Lisbon. The ramparts' walkways, accessible to visitors, offer a unique perspective on both the palace's intricate design and its picturesque natural setting. True to the Romanticist vision, these fortifications are more decorative than defensive, embodying the 19th-century fascination with medieval aesthetics. They incorporate elements of Moorish and Manueline styles, contributing to Pena Palace's reputation as a masterpiece of Portuguese Romanticism. As part of a UNESCO World Heritage site, these ramparts stand as a testament to the imaginative reinterpretation of historical architecture, inviting visitors to step into a fairytale-like vision of a medieval castle.
