This mystical land of Sintra, just a short trip from Lisbon, takes you on a journey through centuries of opulent artistic creations.
The largest palace in the world (sort of)
It may not be the most famous but the stunning 18th century complex at Caserta is actually one of the biggest royal palaces in the world!
Come inside a German Baroque Palace
Ludwigsburg Palace is one of the largest Baroque palaces in Germany. It was untouched by war and has incredible interiors you can see yourself.
The grand palaces of Turin
These opulent palaces were built to prove the power of the House of Savoy. I’m sure they needed to do it… but it worked!
The unhappy Habsburgs
The Habsburgs may have had opulent homes like Schonbrunn Palace – but did it mean they were happy?
The hall of bloody mirrors
The Palace of Versailles is one of the most magnificent buildings in the world… but its most famous room has a bloody secret…