What To See

Sintra, a lovely Portuguese town, located inside the Serra de Sintra’s chilly slopes.

Sintra is one of Portugal’s most urbanized municipalities and has a high population density.

Its attractiveness is due to the township’s colder temperature, which made it a favorite location for the nobles and the Royalty, who began to construct their Palaces and summer homes.

There are other amusing locations, opulent houses, and the remnants of a Moorish castle from the 10th century tucked away in the majesty of the pine forest.

Lets see what more can you expect to see within this National Palace of Pena!

Pena Park

The 2000 hectare Pena Park surrounds the national Palace de Pena and is an addition to the palace. 

The Pena Park Sintra is King Ferdinand II’s fantasy garden; to beautify it, the King imported exotic plants and trees from all over the world. 

In Europe and Portugal, Pena Adobe Park is regarded as having some of the most stunning scenery.

There are several noteworthy features in Pena Park.

You may view some unique plants and ferns from all over the world, including Gingkos (China), Australian fern and tree ferns Cryptomeria (Japan), Sequoias (America), Succulents (Australia), and ferns from New Zealand.

Impressive individual specimens of Cryptomeria japonica, Sequoia sempervirens, Thuya plicata, and several Abies species are there in the arboretum of the Pena national palace in Sintra.

The park is open from 9 am to 7 pm, and you can also book your Sintra Pena Palace and Park entrance ticket to avoid the crowd.

You may have a fascinating experience at the park and national palace of Pena Sintra by strolling around the ten-year-old wooden walks and pavilions at.

The Pena national palace in Sintra Portugal has undiscovered routes surrounded by stunning lakes, ponds, and pricey forests. 

The Cruz Alta, the park’s highest point, the Fountain of the Small Birds, a non-Moorish pavilion, the Statue of King Ferdinand II, and the 1864-built Little Chalet Chalet da Condessa d’Edla.

The attractions of Pena Park you will see are the Southern Viewpoint (which offers a mesmerizing view of the national Palace of Pena Sintra).

The Fern Garden (Queen’s fern valley, which has a variety of ferns and tree ferns from all over the globe).

The Chalet, the Fountain of Small Birds, Ferdinand’s monument, and the grottos are some major highlights.

Visitors get the option of selecting whether they want to tour the Pena Palace along with Pena Park or want to see the park separately.

You get both options while booking your tickets online for the Park and national palace of Pena tickets.

The Dining Room of Pena Palace

The refectory of a monastery from the sixteenth century and its Manueline vaulted ribbed ceiling into the dining room of Pena Palace. 

The location of the private royal family Dining Room Pena Palace , converted by King Ferdinand II, formed a private dining room for the royal family. 

The Dinner Room of Pena Palace is also the focal point of this dining area which has beautiful porcelain items.

The table can be extended to seat 24 people and has the smallest circular format.     

The porcelain dinner service plates from the monarchy’s era and crystal glasses bearing the royal crest at Dining room at Pena Palace.

Ancient basins and vases holding fruits and flowers (as used by the royal family) are all visible in the dining room of pena national park. 

Other highlights are the King’s monogram, the 19th-century cabinet, and the flamingos.  

You can have a private dinner at Pena Palace at the palace restaurant..

To stroll through the Palace’s interior at your own pace, it is always advised to book your online Pena Palace tickets in advance.

Chamber of King Carlos

The Pena Palace’s basement houses the King Carlos Chamber. 

Unlike King’s grandfather, the king used this room as his office and left the top chamber for his wife Camelia (or Amelia).

He worked and entertained himself at the Camber of King Carlos. 

The King’s enormous picture of the fawns and nymphs of Pena Park greets you as you approach the space. 

Due to the abrupt regicide of 1908, the painting was never completed.

Fabric painting on walls by King Carlos of nymphs and fawns in the Park of Pena, displayed on the walls.

The chamber later becomes King’s washroom and dressing room, emphasizing how important personal hygiene was in that era.  

The beauty of gothic and moorish art can also be seen there.

The office of King Carlos,a.k.a his hangout area and bedroom, acted as both. 

Terraces of Pena Palace

The crowning glory of the palace is the terraces at Pena Palace along with the Pena Palace Sintra terrace.

The terrace at Pena Palace has its special qualities and provides breathtaking views over Pena Park, the Sintra hills, and the surrounding area. 

There are several terraces, including the Queen’s Terrace, the Coach House Terrace, and the Tritons terrace at Pena Palace.

From the Queen’s terrace at Pena Palace, you can take in a huge and breathtaking view of Lisbon, the hills of Sintra, and a monument of a knight in Pena Park. 

Triton Terrace is well-known for its non-gothic architecture and monument of the mythical monster Triton. 

And as you get to the Coach House Terrace, you may enjoy a lovely view of the Sintra Hill Cross , reminding you of Indian monsoon window coverings by the window flaps. 

Manueline Cloister

The Manueline Cloister of the Pena Palace is another significant attraction. 

Two-story stairs built by King Ferdinand II renovated the cloister, although the walkway was only accessible to the royal family privately until 1910. 

The building’s design pays homage to the once-present ecclesiastical neighborhood.  

As soon as you enter the cloister, you can observe the magnificent architecture and the passageway layout created by King Ferdinand II. 

The cloister captures the 19th-century ideas of solitude and tranquility. 

To visit the Pena Palace Cloister in Sintra, you must book an entry ticket.

Chapel

The Pena Palace Chapel is a significant tourist destination. Although it was converted into a chapel, the monastery church did not function as a parish church. 

In this chapel, visitors may view the original altar from the previous monastic churches. Both the chapel’s inside and external architecture have beautiful designs.

One of this location’s significant historical characteristics is the stained-glass window,located opposite the main altar. 

The chapel of St jerome convent Pena Palace is one of the enticing attractions here.

This stained-glass window , erected in 1840 by King Ferdinand II, and it now has historical and archaeological significance.

Because of tourists visiting all around the world, every major attraction gets crowded as the day passes.

Therefore, it is always wisest to book your Pena Palace tickets online.

Bedroom of Ferdinand II

The main bedroom in the Pena Palace is the room that is today referred to as Ferdinand II’s bedroom. 

You must visit this chamber throughout your visit to the Pena Palace. 

The chamber,built in 1882, has interior features of Domingos Meira’s artwork and Mudejar-inspired furnishings. 

The bereaved King did not move to a chamber in the Turret Tower upon the passing of Queen Maria II; instead, he stayed in this chapter.

In the future, he shared this chamber with his second companion, the Countess of Edla, 

defying a conservative rule of this generation that prohibits love partners from sharing a room owing to worries about personal cleanliness. 

For many fans, this space has historical and anthropological value because of this. 

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