Sintra National Palace

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The National Palace of Sintra, also known as the Town Palace, is located right in the heart of Sintra, in the Lisbon district. It is considered the best preserved medieval royal residence in Portugal and was classified as a World Heritage site by UNESCO in 1995. A popular tourist attraction, the National Palace is a must-see if you’re visiting the town of Sintra.

The history of this impressive palace began during the Muslim occupation of the Iberian Peninsula. It was used by the Portuguese royal family continuously until the end of the monarchy, from the early 15th-century through to the late 19th-century. Of all the palaces built by the Portuguese monarchs throughout the Middle Ages, the National Palace of Sintra is the only one that has survived to the present day virtually intact.

The palace has characteristics of Gothic, Manueline, Renaissance and Romantic architecture and has the largest collection of Mudéjar tiles in the country. The most eye-catching part of the palace are the colossal chimneys which can be seen from kilometres away.

Take a tour and admire the lavish interior of the palace and stroll through the richly decorated rooms, galleries and corridors. Visit the Hall of Swans (Sala dos Cisnes), with its mosaic-like ceiling painted with swans and don’t miss the Hall of Magpies (Sala das Pegas) featuring a ceiling emblazoned with magpies.

The National Palace is open to the public every day from 9:30am until 6:30pm (last entry is at 6:00pm). You can get to Sintra from the centre of Lisbon by train, bus or taxi. Once in the town of Sintra, the National Palace is only a 15-minute walk away. A popular way to visit the National Palace is via a guided tour with transportation included.

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Discovery Game Sintra alleyways and sweet treats
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Discovery Game Sintra alleyways and sweet treats

Explore Sintra during this interactive Discovery Game. Solve riddles that lead you through the city while learning about its history.

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Sintra, Cascais and Estoril guided tour from Lisbon
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Sintra, Cascais and Estoril guided tour from Lisbon

Book your guided tour from Lisbon to explore Sintra, Cascais and Estoril including entrance to the Royal Palace entrance of Sintra.

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Sintra full-day guided tour
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Sintra full-day guided tour

Explore the best Lisbon area on a full-day tour and discover Sintra, Quinta da Regaleira, Cabo da Roca, and Cascais.

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Sintra and Cabo da Roca private tour from Lisbon
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Sintra and Cabo da Roca private tour from Lisbon

Book this private excursion from Lisbon to Sintra! Visit the most beautiful places in Sintra including the old town center, Palácio da Pena, Boca do Inferno and Sintra-Cascais Natural Park forest.

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Sintra half-day tour
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Sintra half-day tour

Discover Sintra a city declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and enjoy the breathtaking views of Cascais and Cabo da Roca on this 4-hour private tour from Lisbon with pick-up included

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National Sintra Palace Entrance Ticket with Audio Guide
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National Sintra Palace Entrance Ticket with Audio Guide

Marvel at the Swan Room, the dressing Room or Julius Caesar's Room, discover the Manueline Room, the Central Patio and Grotto Baths and the Black Lady's Garden.

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Reviews Sintra National Palace

5/5
, 31 Jan 2024

“All good, nothing else to say”

5/5
, 30 Oct 2023
5/5
, 20 Oct 2023

“We had a lovely time visiting the Palace . It is definitely worth a visit so much history and beautiful architecture. Sintra is a beautiful town full of tourists and has a lovely vibe.”

5/5
, 02 Oct 2023
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