Pena Palace in Sintra and park: Ticket

This perfect mountain retreat was a monastery until it was transformed into a private palace by King Ferdinand II of Portugal. In addition, the surrounding area of the Pena Park is just as captivating, full of exotic flora and other secret treasures. Get tickets to Pena Palace in Sintra and discover for yourself the "jewel of the Sintra region".

The palace was originally a monastery in the 16th century, but Ferdinand II could not contain himself and ordered its conversion to a full-color fairytale fortress. The king didn't settle on a particular style, so the castle is an enchanting mix of Romanesque, Renaissance, Manueline and Arabian styles - tickets to the Palacio da Pena in Sintra are perfect for lovers of architecture, design and bright colors!

The surrounding gardens are just as beautiful. Created to take advantage of the natural humid climate they contain 500 species of trees from all corners of the globe. The gardens are a sprawling cave of hidden delights, making them a serene escape from everyday life.

Be sure to take time to enjoy the incredible views of the Sintra region, the coastline to the west and the city of Lisbon.