Die dunklen Geheimnisse portugiesischer Paläste | XL Doku

This documentary embarks on a captivating journey to the architectural masterpieces and centers of power of the European aristocracy. The focus begins in the magnificent landscapes of southern England, where monumental buildings such as Blenheim Palace and Burghley House tell the story of Winston Churchill's era and the golden age. The narrative then moves to Portugal to explore the opulent halls of the National Palace of Mafra and the fairytale setting of the Palácio Nacional da Pena in Sintra. Various episodes illuminate both the eventful history of the English dynasties and the deeply rooted traditions of the Portuguese coastal region of Estremadura. A detailed look at the engineering of the Library of Mafra and the magnificent gardens of Queluz completes the picture of this aristocratic world. In this way, the documentary intertwines historical facts about the rise to global power with the personal stories told behind the palace walls. ... Subscribe to our channel so you don't miss any more videos:    / @xlwissenschaft   #science #research #fulldocumentary -- Topics in this video: ▼ 00:00 Intro 00:36 England's Most Magnificent Castles 43:07 Portugal's Fairytale Castles 01:24:48 Outro – ► Subscribe to our science channel:    / @sparkdeutschland   ► Subscribe to our technology channel:    / @progressde   ► Check out our documentary channel:    / @realstoriesde