
Lisboa Card: 51 Attractions & Public Transport
Visit the Jerónimos Monastery, São Jorge Castle, and ride Tram 28
Step back in time at this lovingly restored fairy-tale castle
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Venue hours
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The experience
This picture-perfect mountain retreat was a monastery until transformed into a private palace by King Ferdinand II. The surrounding Park of Pena is just as big of a treat, full of exotic plant life and other secret treasures. Discover for yourself the 'Crown of the Sintra region'.
Where to go
Palacio Nacional de Pena
View meeting point mapLocal timezone: Europe/LisbonBefore you book
**Refunds are guaranteed if Pena Palace closes due to fire risk**
Flash photography/tripods are not allowed inside the palace
Dogs are not allowed in the palace/park, except guide dogs
Tickets are free on Sundays and national public holidays for all residents in Portugal. Go to the monument's ticket office on the day of your visit and show your Citizen Card.
Keep your ticket available during your visit
Getting there:
By foot: About 45 minutes walking from the center of Sintra
Bus: Scotturb Line 434 (Pena circuit) from Sintra Train Station
Train from Lisbon (Estação do Oriente, Estação do Rossio, or Estação de Entrecampos)
Please note that the venue is **not reachable by car**
Show your smartphone ticket at the Porta Férrea entrance
Visit the park at any time; your time slot applies only to the palace
Allow 30 minutes to walk from the park to the palace
*Access via the Pena Ramp is temporarily unavailable:**
From Largo de São Pedro, use Calçada da Pena to reach the entrance
From Santa Eufémia Park, use the pedestrian route via the Santa Eufémia Chapel to Casa da Lapa
*Transfer services:**
A paid shuttle runs every 15 minutes between the park entrance and the palace. Wheelchair accessible
A free hop-on hop-off shuttle runs between the Palace and the Chalet of the Countess of Edla. Show your entry ticket to board
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