Standing on the top of the mountain of Sintra, surrounded by a wealth of green, the Palacio da Pena is one of the most important cultural icons of the Portuguese. It represents one of the main expressions of 19th-century architectural romanticism in the world, being the first palace of this style in Europe, on 7 July 2007 it was elected as one of the Seven Wonders of Portugal. Note that this monument has a system of slots for the purchase of tickets, we recommend their purchase in advance in order to ensure their entry and avoid queues. Most roads are one-way, so there may be some transit that condition the tour time. In some cases there may also be traffic restrictions, so the route may undergo last minute changes.

In the historic center of the romantic village of Sintra, Portugal, many buildings and vestiges of different periods and cultural movements remain. It encircles a comprehensive area of diverse heritage, including palaces, castles, farms and parks with different classifications.

Also known as Convento de Mafra, it has more than 1200 hectares classified, this is the largest Portuguese national monument. Due to its magnificence, the monumental architectural complex of Mafra (palace, convent and basilica) bears witness to the opulence of the court of D. João V (1707-1750), the monarch who ordered it to be built, and the most important Portuguese Baroque monument.

Located between the majestic Palácio de Mafra and Tapada de Mafra, with a typically Baroque layout, Jardim do Cerco was created by D. João V in 1718. This fabulous garden consists of two distinct parts: the Botanical Garden, with an aesthetic concern, containing the lake, and the Wood, with a more scenic character. When visiting this magical space, in Jardim do Cerco, you enter an idyllic baroque universe, of kings and princes, with wonderful water games, among plane trees, cedars and holly: the perfect garden for the majestic work of the Mafra Palace.