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Kitchen
Kitchen
The monumental kitchen was built by King João I to serve the entire palace. Its size was justified on the grounds that the court comprised several hundred people. As Sintra was a place where royal hunts were held, this is where the game was prepared for the banquets.
The two iconic chimneys measuring 33 metres in height have become the symbol of Sintra.
The kitchen is divided by a large pointed arch. This and the thick walls support the chimneys. On one of these walls can be seen the coat of arms of Queen Maria Pia. Lined up against the wall at the back are the hearths and two ovens; at the entrance can be seen a metal warmer to keep the food hot.
Discover the objects on display in this room.
![Cozinha 790X593px](https://www.parquesdesintra.pt/media/aygkf3q5/cozinha_790x593px.jpg?width=327&height=184&quality=90&format=webp&rnd=132977998725000000)
Kitchenware (21 pieces)
- Portugal, 19th century
- Copper and iron
Pans, fish pans, pots, casseroles, frying pans and water jug.
![Monograma Rainhamp 790X593px](https://www.parquesdesintra.pt/media/omvpfluf/monograma_rainhamp_790x593px.jpg?width=327&height=184&quality=90&format=webp&rnd=132978649771900000)
Coat of Arms of Queen Maria Pia
The coat of arms of the last queen to inhabit the Palace, Maria Pia (1847–1911), was placed here in 1895. It shows the royal arms of Portugal and Savoy. The white tiles on the wall also date from her reign.
![PNS3509 790X593px](https://www.parquesdesintra.pt/media/vjndl4et/pns3508_790x593px.jpg?width=327&height=184&quality=90&format=webp&rnd=132980372996500000)
“Hot Plate”
- Portugal, 18th century
- Iron
- Inv. No. PNS3509
An iron warmer that was used to keep food hot after preparation and before being served.
![PNS3508 790X593px](https://www.parquesdesintra.pt/media/y02dvkc2/pns3508_790x593px.jpg?width=327&height=184&quality=90&format=webp&rnd=132980394629630000)
Roasting spits
- Portugal, 18th century
- Iron
- Inv. No. PNS3508
![PNS2971 790X593px](https://www.parquesdesintra.pt/media/tttjywhk/pns2971_790x593px.jpg?width=327&height=184&quality=90&format=webp&rnd=132981472557730000)
Chest
- India, Cochin, 16th-17th century
- Exotic wood (angelim), iron and gilded metal
- Inv. No. PNS2971
![PNS32&PNS33 790X593px](https://www.parquesdesintra.pt/media/qhij2gox/pns32-pns33_790x593px.jpg?width=327&height=184&quality=90&format=webp&rnd=132981474008270000)
Martaban Jar
- China, Ming dynasty, 17th century
- Sandstone
- Inv. No. PNS31 and PNS32