Palacio da Pena (Pena Palace)

》One of the seven wonders of Portugal is located in Sintra.

The stunning Palacio Nacional da Pena palace is an outstanding example of the 19th-century Romanticism style of architecture, with its vividly painted terraces, ornamental battlements and statues of mythological creatures.

The interior of the Palacio da Pena is equally fascinating, having been restored to how it would have appeared in 1910 when the Portuguese nobility fled to Brazil to escape the revolution.

Surrounding the palace are the forested grounds of the Parque da Pena which continues the ideals of "Romanticism". There are romantic forest pathways, hidden trails around giant boulders, lush fern gardens and spectacular viewpoints.Read more