Top Sintra Attractions & Museums - page 2

Discover the grandeur of Sintra National Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage site, with this entry ticket. Explore the palace's stunning architecture, ornate interiors, and beautiful gardens. Wander through the historic rooms, admiring the azulejo tiles, frescoes, and royal furnishings. Step into a thousand years of Portuguese heritage, originally a Moorish fortress after the 8th-century Umayyad conquest, the site was expanded by Portugal's first king in 1147 and later transformed into a royal residence. Inside, wander through the iconic Sala dos Cisnes with its swan-painted ceiling, the ornate Arab Room, and the stunning Manueline and Mudejar courtyards, where arched windows and geometric azulejo tiles showcase centuries of design. Stroll through the lush gardens, fountains, and terraces that blend seamlessly with the surrounding hills. Enjoy the peaceful atmosphere and take in the history and culture of this iconic landmark.

Exploring Sintra on your own can be complicated without a car. Avoid the hassle of renting a car or taking the bus when you book this one-way transfer from Sintra’s town center to Pena Palace which also includes your palace tickets. Explore the grounds and/or palace on your own, and then walk down or pay a small fee per person to ride the tuk-tuk back to town (must be pre-arranged).

Experience the National Sintra Palace at your own pace with an e-ticket and a fascinating self-guided audio tour on your smartphone. Receive your ticket by email, download the app and the audio tour on your phone, prior to your visit, and travel back in time to experience the glory of the National Sintra Palace. Put on your headphones and discover the John III’s Chambers, the Palatine Chapel and the Arab Room through the power of storytelling and learn historical information and uncommon stories and anecdotes from the ancient times. Tour’s content is the result of in-depth research, squeezed into brief original stories that will make your visit both engaging and informative. The audio tour can be used repeatedly and anytime. This is an unmissable opportunity to gain valuable insights into the centuries of royal life and intrigue that have unfolded within the walls of the National Palace of Sintra and relate to your surroundings in an entirely original way.

Securing this ticket will give you an opportunity to receive your tickets a day prior to your visit directly on your whatsapp. Then Visit the National Palace of Sintra and discover 1,000 years of Portuguese history with a skip-the-line admission ticket. Enter the historic landmark, which was initially constructed as a Moorish stronghold during the eighth-century Umayyad invasion of Hispania. In 1147, the first Portuguese monarch expanded the stronghold; follow in his footsteps. As you see the internal courtyards' Manueline and Mudejar architecture, windows with arched arches, and walls covered in glazed tiles with geometric patterns, you'll be amazed at how later additions utilised the natural surroundings.

• Skip the lines and explore the dreamlike Pena Palace with a ticket and a digital tour - all in one app • Learn about the unique palace architecture and visit the apartments of the royal family • Get to know bonkers and charming, obsessed and romantic Ferdinand II – Founder of Pena • Immerse yourself in a beautiful medieval fairy tale created in the middle of the 19th century • Admire breathtaking and fabulous views of the Atlantic Ocean and walk along the castle walls