Sintra (Santa Maria e São Miguel, São Martinho e São Pedro de Penaferrim), Portugal

Pena Palace

Sintra (Santa Maria e São Miguel, São Martinho e São Pedro de Penaferrim), Portugal

Open to visitors

The interior is normally open, possibly ticketed.

Strollie cannot guarantee access — always check before you travel.

Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-18:00
Admission: Ticketed
Wheelchair access: Partly accessible
Phone: +351219237300

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Perched dramatically atop the Sintra Mountains above the town of Sintra, Pena Palace is a Romanticist masterpiece blending Neo-Manueline, Moorish Revival, and eclectic architectural styles. Designed by German architect Wilhelm Ludwig von Eschwege and constructed beginning in 1838, the palace stands as one of the major expressions of 19th-century Romanticism worldwide. Its distinctive polychromatic towers and ornate stonework rise prominently enough to be seen from Lisbon on clear days. Now a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Portugal's Seven Wonders, the palace serves as a national monument and continues to host state occasions for the Portuguese presidency and government officials.

Architect

Wilhelm Ludwig von Eschwege

Movement

eclectic architecture Neo-Manueline Moorish Revival architecture

Built: 1838
Type: palace, cultural heritage
Heritage: National Monument of Portugal
Place: Sintra (Santa Maria e São Miguel, São Martinho e São Pedro de Penaferrim), Portugal

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