Spain and Portugal - Morrish Castle Sintra
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Spain and Portugal - Morrish Castle Sintra
Spain and Portugal - Morrish Castle Sintra - Castle on hill side, view over valley. Part of Box 149 Boswell collection - Portugal and Spain. Date: circa 1900
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© The Boswell Collection, Bexley Heritage Trust / Mary Evans
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This evocative lantern slide image transports us back in time to the early 1900s, as we gaze upon the enchanting Morrish Castle in Sintra, Portugal, with its Spanish neighboring hills in the distance. The castle, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is perched majestically atop a sinuous hillside, its ancient walls seemingly melded with the undulating terrain. The lush, verdant valley below unfurls like a verdant tapestry, dotted with quaint houses and winding roads. The Morrish Castle, also known as the Castle of the Moors or the Castle of the Seven Tours, is a testament to the rich history and cultural fusion of the Iberian Peninsula. Its origins can be traced back to the Moorish occupation of the region during the Middle Ages, with later additions and modifications by the Portuguese. The castle's distinctive red and white walls, battlements, and circular towers are reminiscent of both Moorish and Gothic architectural styles. The ethereal quality of this lantern slide image, with its soft focus and dreamlike atmosphere, invites us to imagine the stories and secrets that lie hidden within the castle's ancient walls. As we peer into the past, we are transported to a time when knights and damsels, kings and queens, and enchanted tales of magic and mystery unfolded amidst the rolling hills and verdant valleys of Portugal and Spain.
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