Palácio Nacional da Pena - Sintra, Portugal
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The Pena National Palace (Portuguese: Palácio Nacional da Pena) is a Romanticist palace in São Pedro de Penaferrim, municipality of Sintra, Portugal.
Waymark Code: WMAWPF
Location: Lisboa, Portugal
Date Posted: 03/04/2011
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?The Pena National Palace (Portuguese: Palácio Nacional da Pena) is a Romanticist palace in São Pedro de Penaferrim, municipality of Sintra, Portugal. The palace stands on the top of a hill above the town of Sintra, and on a clear day it can be easily seen from Lisbon and much of its metropolitan area. It is a national monument and constitutes one of the major expressions of 19th century Romanticism in the world. The palace is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the Seven Wonders of Portugal. It is also used for state occasions by the President of the Portuguese Republic and other government officials.
From: Wikipedia
The "Official Tourism" URL link to the attraction: [Web Link]
The attraction’s own URL: [Web Link]
Hours of Operation:
10.00 to 18.00 - last ticket 17.00
Admission Prices:
CHILD. up to 5 years. Free
YOUNG. up to 17 years. 7 euros
ADULT. up to 64 years. 9 euros
SENIOR. 7 euros
Approximate amount of time needed to fully experience the attraction: Half of a day (2-5 hours)
Transportation options to the attraction: Personal Vehicle or Public Transportation
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