Pena National Palace

Beautiful example of pseudo-Moorish Romantic architecture. You can walk there from Sintra in about an hour (uphill!) or catch a bus. You can see a good collection of furniture and the royal apartments. Tickets are sold on a timed basis. Arrive at the park 30 min before your ticket time so that you can walk up to the palace. You will not get a refund if you miss your time. Surrounding the palace is a huge park which is much quieter, and can be explored on foot or by a small tourist train service. The Chalet decorated with bark is particularly worth visiting, and the greenhouses, stables and lakes are pleasant. 15% discount if you purchase online at least 3 days in advance.

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