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“Want More Portuguese? I Do, I Do.” Washington Post (free registration required)
“No need to storm the castle” Los Angeles Times (free registration required)
“Peacocks, Doves and Tile-roofed Quintas” New York Times (free registration required)
“Estoril: Home to some of Portugal's most dazzling palaces” Independent.co.uk
“Portugal: a land of contrasts” Road & Travel Magazine
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“PENA PALACE” VirtualTourist.com
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 12 attractions in Sintra
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The Convent of the Holy Virgin, built in 1503, was enlarged and refined by D. Fernando, husband of D. Maria II in the early 19th century, and is... more » The Convent of the Holy Virgin, built in 1503, was enlarged and refined by D. Fernando, husband of D. Maria II in the early 19th century, and is today a pure example of romantic Portuguese architecture. « less
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Attraction type: Castle, Historic site, Historic home
Activities: Group tours/walking tour
Address: Sintra
Portugal

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Reviews of National Palace of Pena (Palacio Nacional da Pena)

( 1-5 of 5 )
“The Palace that Inspired Romanticism in Europe”
5 of 5 stars
Sintra24
Cambridge
Apr 1, 2008

The summer residence of the portuguese Royal Family for years; the National Palace of Pena, is truly amazing. This palace was the 1st palace of the romantic era to be contsructed. It went on to inspire the vast palaces of Bavaria (including the famous one that Walt Disney used as the inspiration for the magic kingdom). Last occupied by the... more

“If you go to Sintra, you have to go to Pena.”
5 of 5 stars
Alfredo_Pinheiro
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Jan 13, 2007
0/2 found this review helpful

It is forbidden to take off photographs of the palace inside. Therefore the photos are only outdoor. Wonderful place. more

“Beautiful Palace - Worth the Visit”
5 of 5 stars
happytoes
Washington DC
Jan 6, 2007
9/10 found this review helpful

A friend of ours had traveled to Lisbon and told us to take a day-trip to Sintra, while we were in Lisbon for 6 days. We learned late in our trip that many tour bus guides drive to Sintra and along the Estoril coast. Though we were tempted, we decided to take the local train by ourselves out to Sintra... more

“Well worth a visit”
5 of 5 stars
nikim
New Jersey
Jul 25, 2006
4/5 found this review helpful

I highly recommend buying the sight-seeing pass for 3.50 euro. This will take you to all the tourist spots with in Sintra. I walked from the town center to the palace and it took about 1 hour, but I am young and in relatively good shape. However, when I got there I took the trolley to the palace and back... more

“Certainly worth the effort”
4 of 5 stars
joen.dk
Copenhagen, Denmark
Jun 5, 2005
8/10 found this review helpful

The road up there is surprisingly beautiful through lush and mountaneous areas - have your camera ready ! Take a bus from the Sintra train station; walking will take a very long time. The palace itself has a pleasantly situated restaurant with a view, some nice interiors and a very nice walk with views down to the sea if you... more

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