The National Palace, Sintra - Softcover

This book is part of a series of 7 titles, to be published over a period of four years. The series will explore some of the most important historic monuments in Portugal, all of which have been UNESCO World Heritage Sites since 1983. Colour photographs, original drawings and plans especially commissioned for this book complement the informative the informative and lively text. Built over many hundreds of years, the National Palace of SIntra is one of Portugal's most important royal palaces. A remarkable blend of architectural styles gives the building a rich and enigmatic atmosphere. The book includes an illustrated tour of the principal rooms and surrounding grounds, highlighting key aspects of the building's architecture and decoration. Sure to fascinate students of Portuguese history, interior designers and decorators, as well as visitors to the site itself.

Jose Custodio Viera da Silva lectures at the Universidade Nova, Lisbon. Specialising in fifteenth and sixteenth century architecture, he has published several books.