National Palace of Sintra and Gardens Fast Track Ticket

National Palace of Sintra and Gardens Fast Track Ticket

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Explore Palacio Nacional Sintra, the only palace built during the Middle Ages by Portuguese monarchs that has survived to the present day virtually intact. This monument is distinguished by its outstanding historical, architectural, and artistic value.

Highlights

Explore the thousand year-old history of the National Palace of Sintra
Marvel at the best-preserved medieval royal palace in Portugal
Walk in the footsteps of Portuguese royals
Visit one of the most important and historical monuments of Portugal, right in the heart of Sintra
Admire the Manueline and Mudejar architecture and water features of the courtyards

Description

Explore 1,000 years of Portuguese history with a skip-the-line entry ticket to the National Palace of Sintra. Enter the historic monument, first built as a Moorish castle after the Umayyad conquest of Hispania in the 8th century. Follow in the footsteps of the first king of Portugal, who extended the fortress in 1147. Marvel at how later extensions made use of the natural landscape as you admire the Manueline and Mudejar designs of the interior courtyards and discover windows with surmounted arches and walls covered in glazed tiles of geometric patterns.

Includes

Entry ticket to the National Palace of Sintra
Audio guide Guided tour Food and drinks Transportation

Important Information

• National Palace of Sintra opening hours: 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM. Last admission 5:30 PM.
Parques de Sintra seasonal opening hours: December 24-25 and Jan 1 - closed all day. December 31 and January 2-3: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM, last admission at midday.