Boussac, a tourist in Portugal
In the depths of a grand medieval forest Boussac found former hunting palace of the Portuguese kings. The monks in the area have already settled in the VI century, and in 1628 at the initiative of the Carmelites was built a wall around the Forbidden Forest and the monastery. The monks have planted an amazing trees brought from distant colonies of the great Portuguese empire. At that time the chapel had been built and grottoes. The building of houses built in hunting style neomanuelino using some of the architectural elements of the Doge's Palace in Venice, Monastery of Jeronimos in Belem and Graushtark Castle in Bavaria. He is a mysterious fantasy palace, which looks naturally among the mythical forest, more like the wild fairy gardens. Since 1910 the palace was converted into a hotel, and still is one of the most romantic places in Europe. The building is preserved in excellent condition. During the existence of the hotel he was repeatedly visited by celebrity guests, who never tired of admiring interiors with marble balustrades, the huge bronze floor lamps, and tiles with historical scenes.
Traveling to Portugal at every possible step to meet the evidence of bygone ages, which are carefully preserved for posterity.
