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Pena Palace

Estrada da Pena, Sintra, Lisboa

Description

The Pena Palace stands on a hill above the town of Sintra. It was built in the mid-19th century in Romanticist spirit, blending various architectural styles such as Neo-Manueline and Neo-Gothic. Outside, there are Moorish arches, a clock tower, two gateways, and a palatial zone with a cylindric bastion. Indoors, there are some stucco work, tiles (azulejos), and painted walls as befit a royal residence (used during the summer).

Access & Transport

The palace is just outside of the town of Sintra. The road is not open to private vehicles so visitors should either take the bus 434 from the train station or walk the Santa Maria trail. There is parking in town. Sintra is 25km northwest of Lisbon and can be reached in 40mins by train (Rossio station)

Instructions & Recommendations

We suggest combining this activity with either the nearby Castle of the Moors (20mins walk) or Quinta da Regaleira.

Meta review

One of the iconic monuments of the Lisbon region and a mainstay of travel guidebooks and magazines. Online reviews, however, fall in two camps. On one hand, some visitors are appalled at the number of people inside, the long lines, and the cost and wait involved to get there (more than 10 euros worth of bus ride!). On the other hand, there is the majority who really enjoy the truly surprising and unusual architecture as well as the sweeping views.

Environmental & Social

Marginal carbon footprint on a per-visitor basis. Preserves the region's architectural and historical heritages

Conclusion

It is all about the exterior there but those who like colours, shapes and fantasy-like castles will surely enjoy the Pena Palace. It is all about minimizing the nuisance then - for that, avoid the tourist season and walk rather than rely on the bus.

Key positive

Visually striking and photogenic

Good views

Key negative

Crowded

Time consuming and expensive bus rides

Suitability

Partially accessible to wheelchair users; some lifts inside but there are some slopes to reach the palace

About this Rating

TYPE

Desktop

RESEARCHED IN

Updated in October 2023

PROVIDER

Koreval

Included Items
None
Timing
Duration of visit
The park is open from 09h00 to 19h00

av. transport time:0h 30m

est. visit time:2h

Regulated hours

Monday09:30 - 18:30

Tuesday09:30 - 18:30

Wednesday09:30 - 18:30

Thursday09:30 - 18:30

Friday09:30 - 18:30

Saturday09:30 - 18:30

Sunday09:30 - 18:30

Pricing
Price for Palace & Park (Park alone is 7,5 €/6,5 €)
Age band
Age band
Regular price / pers.
Senior
65 - 99
€12.5
Adult
18 - 64
€14
Child
6 - 17
€12.5
Infant
0 - 5
€0
Family price

Max total number:4

Max number of adults:2

Min.child age:6

Max.child age:17

Price for family€49

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