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

By purchasing this ticket, you can explore the elegant corridors and rooms of the National Palace of Sintra, which was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1995. The palace dates back to the 10th century, when it was noted by the Arab geographer Al-Bakri as a residence of Arab governors. In the 13th century, it was used by Denis I of Portugal, who gifted it to his wife, Queen Saint Elizabeth of Portugal. Following the Lisbon earthquake of 1755, the palace was rebuilt, preserving its 16th-century appearance.

Inside, visitors can see 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 complex 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. These hours are subject to change. On December 31, the monuments will close at 1 pm.

Children Under 6

Children under 6 years old do not need to pay for the ticket, but tickets must be picked up at the ticket office at the National Palace of Sintra.