National Palace of Sintra & Gardens

Explore the Spanish-Mudejar and Manueline-styled rooms in the residence of the Portuguese medieval queens with this admission ticket to the National Palace of Sintra and its gardens.

National Palace of Sintra & Gardens

This ticket allows you to explore the elegant corridors and rooms of the National Palace of Sintra, a former royal residence declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1995. The palace dates back to the 10th century and was referred to in chronicles by Arab geographer Al-Bakri as a residence of Arab governors. By the 13th century, it was used by Denis I of Portugal and became the residence of Portuguese monarchs after being gifted to Queen Saint Elizabeth of Portugal. The structure was partially destroyed in the Lisbon earthquake of 1755 and later rebuilt to reflect its 16th-century appearance. Visitors can discover the Spanish-Mudejar style rooms, the Hall of the Coats of Arms, the Hall of the Arabs, the Hall of the Swans, and the royal kitchens. The gardens have been restored by Parques de Sintra and the site has been part of the European Network of Royal Residences since 2013.

Opening Times

The National Palace of Sintra is open Monday to Sunday from 9:30 am to 6:30 pm, subject to change. On December 31, the palace will close at 1 pm.

Children Under 6

Children under 6 years old do not require a ticket, but tickets must be picked up at the ticket office at the National Palace of Sintra.