Introducing the Royal Palace of Pena, a representative building of 19th century Romantic architecture located in Sintra, Portugal. Famous for its colorful colors and unique design, it is considered the historical center of Sintra, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Admire the beautiful architecture atop Lisbon's highest mountain. And since it has been a storage place for Lisbon's most rare objects, collections, and works of art since its completion, it has been loved by countless visitors every year for its unique beauty and historical value.
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Pena Palace is a beautiful and rare place that was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1995 following its registration as a Portuguese national cultural property in 1910. It is a building built in the 19th century on a large rock at the top of a mountain about 30 kilometers from Lisbon. This colorful building was influenced by various architectural styles, including Bavarian, Romantic, Gothic, and Moorish, and you can also see the Renaissance style in the interior chapel.
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Admire the colorful styles of the royal palace
Pena Palace, with its characteristic red and yellow walls, looks like a castle from a fairy tale due to its mix of various architectural styles.
The interior of the palace was used as the royal family's summer residence and is decorated with luxurious furniture, textile tapestries, and ceramics, making it a unique space. The park surrounding the palace covers an area of over 200 hectares and is home to a variety of plants, trees, and decorative structures. The surrounding park has several walking trails and observatories, so strolling is also recommended.
From Sintra to the Royal Palace and Park
Built on the remains of a monastery built in the 16th century, this place is a mixture of architecture from various eras and regions. The palace's exterior walls are colorful and its location in Sintra's green mountains offers beautiful views of the surrounding forests, villages and even the Atlantic Ocean. The palace is full of symbolic sculptures and decorations, and since it was the residence of the Portuguese royal family, you can also see decorations that reflect the personal tastes of various members of the royal family. Also, enjoy the huge park surrounding the palace with various plants, trees, small ponds and gardens, so you can enjoy the beauty of nature.
address :
Pena Palace Iron Gate Palácio Nacional da Pena
Estrada da Pena 9, 2710-609 Sintra, Portugal
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operating time :
Monday - Sunday: 9:30 AM - 6:30 PM
Palácio Nacional da Pena