National Palace of Sintra
Located in the centre of Sintra, defining its landscape with the unmistakeable silhouette formed by its two conical chimneys crowning the royal kitchen, there stands the only palace that spans the entire history of Portugal.
Park e National Palace of Pena - Parques de Sintra
The National Palace of Pena stands out as the renowned jewel in the crown of the Sintra Hills. The surrounding park, in close harmony with the magical character of the palace, triggers emotions of mystery and discovery. In its nooks and corners, our …
The History of the National Palace of Sintra - Parques de Sintra
With the end of the Ancien Régime and the founding of a Constitutional Monarchy in 1822, the Palace of Sintra was adapted for a royal family that was no longer the centre of political decision-making. The utilisation became more domestic oriented and closer to contemporary models.
Opening Times and Prices - Sintra Parks and Monuments
See information regarding the opening times and prices of the tickets to all the parks and monuments of Sintra. Spend a historical day in Sintra.
The History of Park and National Palace of Pena - Parques de Sintra
The Palace of Pena was classified as a National Monument in 1910 and ranks as the single most important site in the Cultural Landscape of Sintra, classified by UNESCO as World Heritage in 1995. In 2000, Parques de Sintra took over the running of the Park of Pena before, in 2007, the company became responsible for managing the palace.
The Gardens and National Palace of Queluz - Parques de Sintra
The National Palace and Gardens of Queluz charm by their grandeur and architectural exuberance. It was home to the Portuguese Royal Family. Book a visit!
Kitchen - Discover the National Palace of Sintra - Parques de Sintra
The monumental kitchen was built by King João I to serve the entire palace. Its size was justified on the grounds that the court comprised several hundred people. As Sintra was a place where royal hunts were held, this is where the game was prepared for the banquets.
The History of the Gardens and Palace of Queluz - Sintra
Currently, the National Palace of Queluz and its historical gardens constitute one of the leading examples of the harmonious connections between landscape and palatial architecture in Portugal, which requires preserving.
Kitchen - National Palace of Sintra - Parques de Sintra
The monumental Palace of Sintra Kitchen was built by King João I to serve the entire palace. Its dimension is explained by the various hundreds of people that would have made up the court at that time.
Pena Maps - Digital Experiences - Parques de Sintra
PALACE (465m, 15 min): route to Palace of Pena, departing from the main entrance. CRUZ ALTA (795m, 25 min): it leads to the highest point in the Sintra Hills, the High Cross (Cruz Alta), located inside the Par of Pena, at 529 meters above sea level.