Monserrate Palace
The area, which later became a beautiful garden and palace, got its name from the little old chapel of Our Lady of Montserrat. At the end of the 18th century, this piece of land was bought by textile magnate and traveler Francis Cook. A few years later, English architect James Bowles built for the Cook family a beautiful palace with an amazing mix of architectural styles - Moorish, Gothic and Indian. From inside, Montserrati looks like lace - walls, ceilings, and stairs are decorated with elaborate stucco and stone carvings. A wonderful park with rare plants brought from all over the world was set up around the palace. The Palace and Park of Montserrati was included in the UNESCO World Heritage List, and in 2013 the park received the prestigious award as the best historic garden.
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