Madeira Island
October 3, 2019
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Above: The Monte Palace, first built as a residence in 1897, then converted to a hotel up until its closing in 1943.
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1 shows one of the many flora on the Palace Gardens ... reportedly over 1000 species on the grounds.
3 to 5 are views of the Monte Palace, first built as a residence in 1897, then converted to a hotel up until its closing in 1943.
6 and 7 show more Hydrangeas ... the blue ones are rare except in Madeira, reportly caused by the volcanic soil.
8 and 9 are parts of 15th and 16th century tile frescos.
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