National Palace of Sintra

Palácio Nacional de Sintra The National Palace of Sintra is also known as Palácio da Vila (Town Palace) and was one of the Portuguese royal palaces. It is located in the centre of the town. Building started in the 15th century, but the author of its design is unknown.

The palace has characteristics of medieval, Gothic, Manueline, Renaissance and Romantic architecture. It is considered to be an example of organic architecture, joining bodies that are apparently separate but which are part of an interconnected whole, by means of courtyards, stairs, corridors and galleries. It has the largest collection of Mudéjar tiles in the country. It is dominated by two large twin chimneys that crown the kitchen and constitute the “ex-libris” of Sintra.

The palace was used by the Portuguese royal family until practically the end of the monarchy, in 1910. In 2008, it was the most visited palace in Portugal, with 408,712 visitors.

Largo da Rainha Dona Amélia
2710-616 Sintra
Tel.: 21 910 68 40
Fax. 21 910 68 51
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