Castles and Palaces of Europe

Kings and Princes built their palaces and summer residences in the most beautiful and strategically located spots. We will introduce who walk the tightrope between tradition and modern-day reality by living and working in castles, châteaux and palaces or in their immediate vicinity. They will open doors that are normally closed to the outside world and reveal captivating stories.

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Created By	Gero von Boehm Julia Zantl Jeremy J.P. Fekete
Status	Ended
Original Name	Schlösserwelten Europas
First Air Date	March 25, 2013
Last Air Date	March 29, 2013
Seasons	1
Episodes	5
Episode Runtime	45min
Language	English, German
Original Language	German
Production Countries	Germany
Production Companies	Interscience Film Gmbh
Networks	ARTE

S01E05

Estremadura in Portugal

The Palacio da Pena dominates Lisbon and the Atlantic coast with its eclectic Moorish- and Rococo-influenced architecture. The library, inside the Palacio Nacional de Mafra, contains over 4,000 works. The red façade of the Palace of the Marquis of Fronteira, which survived the earthquake that destroyed Lisbon in 1755, conceals splendid azulejos, tile panels painted in shades of blue.

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