Sintra is one of the most interesting and beautiful towns in Portugal, and its proximity to Lisbon has a lot to do with its wealth of attractions. You’ll find some of the most impressive Portugal castles and palaces in Sintra, and all of them deserve some of your time. The Palacio Nacional de Sintra dates back to the era when the Moors dominated both Portugal and Spain, and as such, it is of Moorish origin. Inside the Palacio de Sintra, you’ll notice a mix of the Moorish and Manueline styles of architecture. The Manueline style is a late-Gothic style that the Portuguese developed and used to great extent. Coincidentally, two of the best examples of the Manueline style are the Belem Tower and the Monastery of the Hieronymites, both of which can be found in Lisbon. Back in Sintra, you’ll notice what is easily one of the most impressive monuments in the land. The Palacio da Pena looks over Sintra, and on clear days, you can see it from various vantage points in the nearby capital. As for the Castelo dos Moros, it might be mostly in ruins, but it nonetheless manages to impress as well.
The Pena National Palace (Portuguese: Palácio Nacional da Pena) is a Romanticist palace in São Pedro de Penaferrim, municipality of Sintra, Portugal. The palace stands on the top of a hill above the town of Sintra, and on a clear day it can be easily seen from Lisbon and much of its metropolitan area.
It is a national monument and constitutes one of the major expressions of 19th century Romanticism in the world. The palace is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the Seven Wonders of Portugal. It is also used for state occasions by the President of the Portuguese Republic and other government officials.
Palácio Nacional da Pena Sintra, Portugal
Palácio Nacional da Pena Sintra, Portugal
Palácio Nacional da Pena Sintra, Portugal
Palácio Nacional da Pena Sintra, Portugal
Palácio Nacional da Pena Sintra, Portugal
Palácio Nacional da Pena Sintra, Portugal
Palácio Nacional da Pena Sintra, Portugal
Palacio Nacional da Pena, Portugal
