Palace · UNESCO
Pena Palace
Sintra, Portugal
A colourful hilltop palace of yellow and red towers, in the Sintra hills.
Palace · Portugal · Lisbon
National Palace of Sintra
The town-centre palace with two giant conical chimneys.
UNESCO World Heritage Paid entry about 75 min
For storytellers
Why National Palace of Sintra matters
The National Palace of Sintra sits in the town centre, recognisable from its two huge white conical chimneys. It was used by Portuguese monarchs over centuries, and each ruler added something. Inside are tiled rooms and ceilings painted with magpies and swans.
Talking points
- Two chimneys form the landmark.
- Rooms are decorated with painted ceilings.
- It sits in the old town.
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