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 access to the National Palace of Sintra, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1995. The palace's origins date back to the 10th century, mentioned by the Arab geographer Al-Bakri as a residence of Arab governors. By the 13th century, it was associated with Denis I of Portugal, who gifted it to his wife, Queen Saint Elizabeth of Portugal. Following the Lisbon earthquake of 1755, parts of the building were reconstructed to maintain a 16th-century aesthetic.

Visitors can see the Spanish-Mudejar style rooms decorated with tiles, 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 have been included in the European Network of Royal Residences since 2013. The palace's iconic cone-shaped towers are significant in the landscape of Sintra and Portuguese royal history.

Opening Times

The National Palace of Sintra is open Monday to Sunday from 9:30 am to 6:30 pm, with hours subject to change.

Children Under 6

Children under 6 years old do not need to pay for admission but must visit the ticket office at the National Palace of Sintra to pick up their tickets.