Hello, we are Clio Muse Tours, and we would like to welcome you on board. As you are about to begin your self-guided audio tour, we would like to introduce ourselves and our vision. We are a team of professionals, passionate about cultural heritage, and we aim to generate universal cultural awareness and guide you in every part of the world utilising pioneering technology. It's high time we presented our author, Ana Santos, a Portuguese art historian and expert tour guide, since her passion and knowledge of local culture and architectural styles make her the perfect guide for the splendid Monserrate Palace and Gardens. Get ready to explore this masterpiece of Romanticism, nestled in the lush hills of Sintra, where intricate Islamic architectural details merge seamlessly with Gothic elements. Inside, each room unfolds like a chapter in a fairy tale, adorned with exquisite stuccoes and ornamental carvings. The gardens offer a world tour of botanical treasures, with each area meticulously designed to reflect different global landscapes. Thank you for joining Clio Muse Tours, the leader in audio tours of archaeological sites and attractions, on this journey. Let us know your thoughts afterwards!