Experience one of Portugal's most iconic landmarks with skip-the-line access and explore the stunning Pena Park
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Admire the beauty of Sintra from one of the highest hills of the region
Marvel at the stunning Romanticism style architecture
Explore forested grounds with over 500 species of trees from around the world
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Snap some of the most picturesque images in Portugal
Visit a World Heritage Site designated in 1995
The palace is situated in the eastern part of the Park of Pena, which one has to pass through to reach the steep ramp built by the Baron of Eschwege that provides access to the castle-like building. The palace itself is composed of two wings: the former Manueline monastery of the Order of St. Jerome and the wing built in the 19th century by King Ferdinand II. These wings are ringed by a third architectural structure that is a fantastical version of an imaginary castle, whose walls one can walk around and which comprises battlements, watchtowers, an entrance tunnel and even a drawbridge.
King Manuel I built the Hieronymite monastery of Our Lady of Pena on the hilltop
Religious orders were suppressed in Portugal, leaving the monastery unoccupied
King Ferdinand II acquired the former monastery and began extensive restoration work
Construction of the New Palace wing began, featuring larger rooms and the Great Hall
Main building works completed, with continued interior decoration work
Designated a National Monument of Portugal
Restoration work restored original colors: pink for the monastery, ochre for the New Palace
UNESCO designated the Cultural Landscape of Sintra as World Heritage
King Ferdinand began by making repairs to the former monastery, which, according to the historical sources of that time, was in very bad condition. He refurbished the whole of the upper floor, replacing the fourteen cells used by the monks with larger-sized rooms and covering them with the vaulted ceilings that can still be seen today.
In transforming a former monastery into a castle-like residence, King Ferdinand showed that he was heavily influenced by German romanticism, and that he probably found his inspiration in the Stolzenfels and Rheinstein castles on the banks of the Rhine, as well as Babelsberg Palace in Potsdam.
King Ferdinand also ordered the Park of Pena to be planted in the Palace's surrounding areas in the style of the romantic gardens of that time, with winding paths, pavilions and stone benches placed at different points along its routes, as well as trees and other plants originating from the four corners of the earth. In this way, the king took advantage of the mild and damp climate of the Sintra hills to create an entirely new and exotic park with over five hundred different species of trees.
⚠️ Parking: Limited parking at park entrance (extra cost). No parking lots up to the palace.
Take the Sintra Line (Comboios de Portugal) from:
Take Scotturb bus No. 434 from Sintra railway station to the Palace of Pena
Tickets are valid for the date and time selected. Please arrive on time for your time slot.
This ticket allows you to skip the line to the ticket office. You may still need to wait in line to enter the palace during peak times.
Closed all day: December 24-25, January 1
Limited hours (10:00 AM - 1:00 PM, last admission at midday):
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Includes: Palace + Park + Chalet of Countess of Edla + Audio Guide
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Visit Regaleira's enchanting gardens and the famous Initiation Well, explore the romantic Pena Palace, stand at Europe's westernmost point at Cabo da Roca, and discover the charming coastal towns of Cascais and Estoril.
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