Pena Palace, Sintra

Name: Pena Palace
Address: Estrada da Pena, Sintra, 2710-609, Portugal
Telephone: +351 21 923 7300

#2 among attractions in Sintra

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Perched atop a hill in the enchanting town of Sintra, Portugal, stands the vibrant Pena Palace, a prime example of 19th-century Romanticism in architecture and a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site. This fantastical palace is not only a museum but a visual storytelling of Portuguese history and culture.

Constructed in the 1840s by King Ferdinand II, Pena Palace was designed to be a summer residence for the Portuguese royal family. It is a melange of eclectic styles, including Gothic, Renaissance, Manueline, and Moorish, which harmoniously blend to create a unique and whimsical structure. The palace's exterior is characterized by a riot of colors, with vivid reds and yellows that stand out against the lush greenery of the Sintra hills.

Visitors to Pena Palace can explore its ornate staterooms, each intricately decorated and furnished to reflect the tastes of the 19th century. The palace's terraces and ramparts offer breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside, the town of Sintra, and on a clear day, the city of Lisbon and the Atlantic Ocean beyond.

The palace also boasts a vast park, stretching over 200 hectares. It is filled with over 500 different species of trees from around the world, winding paths, and decorative features such as fountains and ornate benches, making it a perfect complement to the palace's grandeur.

Local name: Palácio Nacional da Pena Completed: 1854 (170 years ago)Coordinates: 38°47'16"N, 9°23'26"W

Address

Estrada da PenaSintra 2710-609 Portugal

Contact

+351 21 923 7300

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Day trips

Pena Palace – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Quinta da Regaleira, Seteais Palace, Palace of Sintra, Castle of the Moors.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Pena Palace open?

Pena Palace is open:

Monday 10 am - 6 pm
Tuesday 10 am - 6 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 6 pm
Thursday 10 am - 6 pm
Friday 10 am - 6 pm
Saturday 10 am - 6 pm
Sunday 10 am - 6 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Pena Palace?

Nearby attractions include Sintra Mountains, Sintra (2 min walk), Castle of the Moors, Sintra (9 min walk), Chalet and Garden of the Countess of Edla, Sintra (13 min walk), Igreja de Santa Maria, Sintra (14 min walk).

How to get to Pena Palace by public transport?

The nearest stations to Pena Palace:

Bus

Castelo Mouros • Lines: 434 (4 min walk)
Palácio da Pena • Lines: 434 (5 min walk)

Train

Sintra (22 min walk)
Portela de Sintra (32 min walk)

Tram

Ribeira de Sintra (27 min walk)
Terminal Sintra • Lines: Praia das Maçãs → Sintra, Sintra → Praia das Maçãs (31 min walk)