Discover the vibrant history and unique architecture of Portugal’s famous Pena Palace in Sintra.

Like many people who enjoy browsing through travel sites, I’d seen photos of Pena Palace in Sintra, Portugal. It’s a place that seems almost too good to be true; the shapes, colors, artwork and the ...

This May 2013 photo shows tiled walls and arched doorways inside the Monserrate Palace in Sintra, Portugal. The palace is one of a number of castles and other spectacular buildings found in Sintra, ...

Pena Palace’s vivid towers and Quinta da Regaleira’s mystical gardens are Sintra’s crown jewels, but visiting both in a single day takes strategy. Timed-entry tickets, smart transport choices, and a ...

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Atlas Obscura on Slate is a blog about the world’s hidden wonders. Like us on Facebook and Tumblr, or follow us on Twitter. Perched high atop a lush hill in São Pedro de Penaferrim, Portugal, the Pena ...

IT’S every girl’s dream to visit a real-life fairytale castle (well, it is mine so don’t go all PC on me) and Portugal’s Pena Palace is about as close as it gets. The sprawling 19th Century building’s ...

As I approach Pena Palace, the crowning glory of Sintra, Portugal, I feel as if I'm entering a dream. And not just because I'm still sleepy from a night of wine tasting in Lisbon, a 40-minute train ...

Located half an hour away from central Lisbon, the town of Sintra was described by Lord Byron as probably the most beautiful spot in the world. Even today, hardly anyone will disagree with the great ...