Lisbon Trip Overview
A longtime royal sanctuary, its forested terrain is studded with pastel-colored villas and palaces. The Moorish- and Manueline-style Sintra National Palace is distinguished by dramatic twin chimneys and elaborate tilework. The hilltop 19th-century Pena National Palace is known for a whimsical design and sweeping views.
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* Duration: 4 hours
* Starts: Lisbon, Portugal
* Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Historical & Heritage Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Lisbon, Central Portugal, Portugal
A longtime royal sanctuary, its forested terrain is studded with pastel-colored villas and palaces. The Moorish- and Manueline-style Sintra National Palace is distinguished by dramatic twin chimneys and elaborate tilework. The hilltop 19th-century Pena National Palace is known for a whimsical design and sweeping views.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Sintra National Palace, Largo Rainha Dona Amelia, Sintra 2710-616 Portugal
Sintra National Palace.
It is the best-preserved medieval royal residence in Portugal, being inhabited more or less continuously from at least the early 15th century to the late 19th century.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Park and National Palace of Pena, Estrada da Pena, Sintra 2710-609 Portugal
The Palace of Pena, located in the mountain range of Sintra and the result of the creative genius of D. Fernando II, are the greatest exponent of nineteenth century romanticism in Portugal, with architectural references of Manueline and Moorish influence.
The Palace was built to be seen from anywhere in the park, lush forest and gardens with over five hundred tree species from the four corners of the world.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Centro Historico de Sintra, Sintra 2710-616 Portugal
In the historical center of the romantic village of Sintra, (Portugal), many buildings and vestiges of various periods and cultural movements remain. It encompasses a diverse area of diverse heritage, including palaces, castles, farms and parks with different ranks. From municipal heritage to World Heritage, duly classified by UNESCO.
Duration: 1 hour