Palacio da Pena & Gardens Ticket

Explore at your leisure the unique rooms, courtyards, and multicolored towers of this fortress with this admission ticket to the Palacio da Pena and its gardens.

Description

With this ticket, you can visit the most iconic castle in Portugal and walk through its labyrinths and colorful rooms. The Palacio da Pena attracts millions of visitors annually, built in the 18th century by King Ferdinand II. Accessing it requires crossing its gardens through winding paths surrounded by trees and exotic plants. Ferdinand II aimed to create this setting after falling in love with Sintra's scenery.

Upon reaching the hilltop, the path leads to the palace entrance. You can explore the interior, courtyards, and towers adorned with red, yellow, and blue tiles and stuccoes. The palace features a combination of neo-Gothic, neo-Mudejar, and neo-Manueline architecture and is a World Heritage Site by UNESCO since 1995, along with being a National Monument since 1910.

Opening hours

The selected time is for admission to Palácio da Pena. The walk from the ticket office to the palace entrance takes about 30 minutes.

Special Hours

On December 31, 2024, Pena Palace will be open until 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 Palacio da Pena.