# Monserrate Palace

Sintra, Portugal

A Romantic palace built between 1863 and 1865 for English merchant Francis Cook, designed by James Knowles. Blending Gothic, Indian and Moorish styles around a central dome, it sits within celebrated botanical gardens of exotic plants gathered from across the world.

## Roots Earth

Roots Earth has a longer story for Monserrate Palace, with a choice of female or male voice. Download the city audio to listen offline. No account is needed.

Coordinates: 38.794, -9.421

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