Palace of Pena: visit by time slots only; verify the entrance date and time on your ticket; there is no delay tolerance. Learn more
Royal Family
D. Amélia and Maria Pia, the last inhabitants of the palaces of Sintra
Curiosities
From blowing bubbles to blind goat: the games played by princes and princesses in the 18th century
Animals
What birds can you find in the Sintra hills?
Summer in Sintra: the holiday everyone would love to have
Fact or Fiction
Fact or Fiction: Was King Manuel I in Sintra when he learnt about the discovery of Brazil and the sea route to India?
Stories of tragedy and love: what do the statues in the Gardens of the Palace of Queluz tell us?
Tips
5 ways to enjoy the Summer in Sintra
The princess that didn’t like hot chocolate
Did you know you can find a tree with giant pine cones in Monserrate?
Ferreira de Castro, the writer who wanted to be buried in the Sintra Mountains
Food
What was served at the table in the National Palace of Queluz?
Why is there a scary triton in the Palace of Pena?