This is the strange twin-chimneyed building you see first when you enter Sintra. It looks more impressive outside than in but is still most definitely worth a visit. I would not buy a separate ticket for it, it is worth buying the combined ticket at the Tourist Office in the centre of the town (you can get one for Moorish... More

Beautiful palace dating as far as XVI century, with architectural items and additions up till the XIX century. Its tradional huge kitchen, its collection of artistic tiles and its blasons hall or its swams paintings are among its most beautiful pieces. Nontheless the whole palace makes an impressive museum of nobiliary architecture and royal lifestyle in late XIX century and... More

Hadn't heard of the palace before I came to Lisbon but my sister found it in her guidebook. Unique architecture!

Best time of the year virtually anywhere is spring time when the temperatures are moderate. And so it was for us in April. Sintra is a beautiful little town high above Lisbon but only a 30 minute ride by taxi. We hired two taxis for the 7 of us and it cost $150 for the day. They picked us up... More

I found the kitchens here really interesting with huge chimneys and all the cooking implements. The rest of the palace is interesting too with lovely decorated rooms and views out over the surrounding area.

Unusual, whimsical, and interesting...in a place where that is the norm! With stunning views available from many locations, the shapes found throughout the building are fun and made me smile.

Beautiful palace with lovely exterior and interiors however it is rather expensive and we think asking for the extra 2euros for the little bus AFTER you have paid is a bit cheeky - its not a long walk and its pretty so dont do it! Sintra itself really looks worth an explore so if you have time do that

Te palace has many artifacts that are original. They are beautiful. Many of the rooms have been refurbished. The view from the palace is wonderful, you can see the town and the forest from many of the rooms.

I think this was our second visit- last time over 20 years ago, which we had forgotten. It was mildly interesting to wonder how anyone living there coped with the cold, but to anyone brought up visiting National trust properties , it was incredible to think this fairly modest palace was the summer home of the royal family. Not really... More