Journey through Sintra - the historical center and palaces

Walk through Sintra's historical center and visit its palaces that make up this UNESCO world heritage site. National Palace boasts centuries-long list of visiting monarchs while Pena Palace provides visual feast of over-the-top designs tucked into forested parklands.

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National Palace

The National Palace, situated adjacent to Sintra village is one of Portugal's most remarkable monuments. On this night walk, you will learn stories about historical figures that had their dreams here and how their vision has inspired monuments that still stand today.

This palace features an incredible number of rooms, doors and windows in an outstanding architectural style, boasting an abundance of tiles from Moorish period.

Explore this stunning castle is like entering another world; full of ancient stonework and beautiful gardens, it was once used by Portuguese monarchs as their summer retreat - it's even the westernmost point in continental Europe! This UNESCO-listed site makes for an enchanting visit.

Quinta da Regaleira

Quinta da Regaleira is one of the most stunning monuments within Sintra's Cultural Landscape and was designated by UNESCO. This complex of constructions was intended to fulfill Antonio Augusto Carvalho Monteiro and Luigi Manini's dreams for magical dreams of Sintra.

The estate features exotic gardens, lakes, grottoes and mysterious structures with hidden alchemical meaning. Its design combines Gothic, Manueline and Renaissance architectural trends as well as heraldry, hermetic legends and alchemy books such as Fulcanelli or Eugene d'Autrichet to achieve maximum impact.

This palace resembles an authentic philosopher's mansion of alchemical inspiration, with secret passageways and magical gardens worthy of any visitor. Additionally, its luxurious hotel boasts rooms fit for royalty with stunning views of Moorish Castle and Cabo da Roca (westernmost point of continental Europe) that visitors must see before leaving this remarkable destination. And if you wish to stay longer you can book one of its unique palace hotels.

Seteais Palace

Seteais Palace is one of the finest XVII century palaces and part of Portugal's National Heritage. Boasting stunning gardens featuring exotic plant motifs that perfectly adorn its interior decor.

At its site near the historical center, this location offers breathtaking views of the mountain range, castle, and Pena Palace - once home of a wealthy Portuguese nobleman and philanthropist with numerous fountains, grottoes and exotic plants.

Sintra's exotic gardens are filled with exquisite flowers, trees and shrubs. Additionally, this location is an excellent opportunity to discover Romantic architecture of Sintra which features Indian Moorish influences influenced by Romanticism. Additionally, the garden features five water mines, lakes and an incredible number of springs as well as an unforgettable oceanic view - providing the ideal way to spend a relaxing day among nature.

Pena Palace

At Pena Palace (Palacio da Pena), a must-see UNESCO World Heritage Site, you can experience over seven millennia of history! Starting with Neolithic communities settling the most protected slopes during Neolithic settlement, through Roman civilisation which gave rise to Mons Lunae ("Moon mountain") and Muslim rule and Christian reconquest that saw this magnificent castle of Portugal's Kings being constructed and now protected as part of this heritage site.

The Palace, built by King Ferdinand II and inspired by romanticism, features an eclectic mixture of architectural styles influenced by romanticism. It was constructed around the restored ruins of an old Hieronymite monastery by King Ferdinand II and considered one of the finest expressions of 19th-century Romanticism. Its surroundings are equally fascinating with grottoes, lakes and an assortment of exotic trees from around the globe - creating a magical space where visitors could easily spend hours getting lost.