Palácio Nacional de Sintra
The National Sintra Palace
The Palácio Nacional de Sintra (National Sintra Palace), dates back to the XVth century. It was used as a Summer residence by the Royal Family, as was the Palácio Nacional da Pena, until close to the end of a Monarchical State in Portugal, in 1910, when it was declared a National Monument. Today, it is used by the Portuguese State for culture and tourism, having been the Palace that registered the biggest amount of visitors in 2008 (408,712 visitors).
The Palácio Nacional de Sintra (National Sintra Palace), dates back to the XVth century. It was used as a Summer residence by the Royal Family, as was the Palácio Nacional da Pena, until close to the end of a Monarchical State in Portugal, in 1910, when it was declared a National Monument. Today, it is used by the Portuguese State for culture and tourism, having been the Palace that registered the biggest amount of visitors in 2008 (408,712 visitors).
