National Palace of Sintra

Summer residence of the monarchs of Portugal
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14 november 2016Travel time: 20 october 2016
The Palacio Nacional Royal Palace is located in the heart of the city of Sintra, it stands out from the rest of the city's buildings with its huge chimneys. The palace was the summer residence of many Portuguese kings and witnessed important historical events of this kingdom. It was here that the kings were informed about the successful expedition of Vasco da Gama to India and the discovery of Brazil.

The Royal Palace was rebuilt many times depending on the tastes and passions of the kings who lived in it. The interiors of the palace combine Gothic, Moorish and Manueline styles. Each of its halls is decorated in its own way and has its own history. Here you can see beautiful wooden ceilings, carved panels on the walls, painted azulejo tiles, many paintings and pieces of furniture.
In Paso Real, it is worth visiting the Swan Hall, the Royal Dining Room, the Armorial or Armory Hall, the unusual Magpie Hall, as well as the numerous courtyards, the chapel and the palace kitchen.

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