Colourful Palaces Of Sintra
Witness the sweeping views of lavish Moorish castles on lush hillsides, colorful estates, and extravagant palaces of Sintra. Tucked a few hours away from Lisbon, the Capital of Portugal, Sintra is a must-see. This photogenic little town is the talk of the country when it comes to tourism. Sintra is the embodiment of 19th-century extravagance and opulence. Full of pastel-colored romantic palaces, with mythological statues, flashy terraces, and ornaments that will outshine any rainbow. The colorful palaces of Sintra are a popular selfie spot for most travelers in Portugal.
One palace that stands out above all the others is the Palacio Nacional da Pena, the Pena Palace in English. This jewel gives the impression of being transported to Disney world. It is full of vivid and flashy colored structures and architecture dating back to 1838 when it was transformed from a monastery into a lavish residence by King Ferdinand II.
Since then the Sintra has gone through some renovations but its essence has always been preserved. The last restoration was at the end of the 20th-century, its vibrant colors were revived giving it an atmosphere of a romantic renaissance castle.
Huge, beautiful gardens surround the palace, with shaded footpaths you can follow to get to the duck lakes and the Queen’s fern garden with landscapes that will take your breath away and give you plenty of reason to visit.
