Park and Palace of Monserrate
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Description
The Monserrate Palace was designed primarily in Mudejar-revival style by architect James Knowles for the English merchant Francis Cook in the 1860's. It is located in the hills around the town of Sintra and, like other palaces in the area, it exhibits an eclectic architecture. The park that surrounds the property also adheres to the Romanticism influence and includes a lake, fountains, grottoes as well as a range of plants from various geographies.
Access & Transport
The estate is 4km west of the centre of Sintra. There is a small parking area and bus 435 goes there from the train station. The town is 25km northwest of Lisbon and can be reached in 40mins by train (Rossio station)
Instructions & Recommendations
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Environmental & Social
Marginal carbon footprint on a per-visitor basis. Preserves the region's architectural and historical heritages
Conclusion
The Palace of Monserrate is an enjoyable attraction without the over-the-top architecture and crowds of Pena Palace or Quinta da Regaleira. Not a primary sight but a nice add on to any regional itinerary.
Key positive
Pleasant park and architecture
Key negative
May be painful to get to in high season
Suitability
Only the ground floor of the palace and part of the park is accessible to wheelchair users
About this Rating
TYPE
Desktop
RESEARCHED IN
Updated in October 2023
PROVIDER
Koreval
av. transport time:0h 40m
est. visit time:1h 30m
Monday09:30 - 18:00
Tuesday09:30 - 18:00
Wednesday09:30 - 18:00
Thursday09:30 - 18:00
Friday09:30 - 18:00
Saturday09:30 - 18:00
Sunday09:30 - 18:00
Max total number:4
Max number of adults:2
Min.child age:6
Max.child age:17
Price for family€26