Palácio Nacional de Sintra

The National Palace has served for centuries as the residence of Portuguese rulers and today stands as one of the most recognizable buildings in the center of Sintra. Its distinctive white chimneys are visible from almost every part of the historic core, while the interior blends Gothic, Manueline, and Mudéjar influences that developed across different periods of Portuguese history. The palace offers an insight into the life of the royal court and the development of Sintra through the centuries.