Sintra National Palace Portugal

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Oct 27, 2024
Really not what we expected - absolutely heaving despite it being end of October, quite tacky shops and restaurants, National Palace a major let down as no furniture - just empty rooms, unfriendly, c… Full review by Lakes_woman
Oct 25, 2024
This is a world Heritage site UNESCO …we bought our tickets on line, seniors $10 euros…we also added and paid for the audio tour which was well worth it .. even thought there was displays explaining … Full review by Lakecomo16
Oct 7, 2024
Compared to Pena Palace there is so much to see here. Also for some reason it was not crowded at all. There were very few people in during our visit in the afternoon (it's not timed entry). Lots of … Full review by Ali921

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I see on the website it says that there are disruptions due to works on the building. Especially on the Manueline …
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I see on the website it says that there are disruptions due to works on the building. Especially on the Manueline facade, the chapel, the Jardim da Preta and upper area of gardens; Has anyone experienced this during the month of February 2019 and how bad is it. Many thanks.
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main feature is the palace and its huge.
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parquesdesintra pt / en - problem entering US phone # on this website to buy tickets (can't put the real link in this …
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parquesdesintra pt / en - problem entering US phone # on this website to buy tickets (can't put the real link in this question but that is the site). Anyone else have this problem? It's a required field on the site. Thanks.
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I would also recommend just trying again. There was not a huge line there when I went anyway, so I think if all else fails it's okay to buy the tickets there.
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We are planning to visit with our 18th old toddler. How easy is it to get to castle with the little one with his stroller? Thanks
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Not too bad. It has ramps but some steps. Steep but people were using strollers. I feel it is worth the effort.
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Plan to visit the palace this Friday. Question is how long it takes if I book the online ticket in their website? 1 day ahead? …
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Plan to visit the palace this Friday. Question is how long it takes if I book the online ticket in their website? 1 day ahead? Also, after I book online, they send the PDF of version to my email? Or i need to collect my ticket somewhere?
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Thanks everyone. How about Pena palace? From reviews, the line for ticket seem to be very long. Will the line be long on Friday in early October?
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At what time does this Palace close on SUNDAYs? I've read some conflicting info, and I'm trying to figure out if I'd be …
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At what time does this Palace close on SUNDAYs? I've read some conflicting info, and I'm trying to figure out if I'd be able to visit the palace arriving 12:30p on a Sunday in September. Even if it closes at 2PM, is that enough time? 1.5 hrs?
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Thank you all for your responses, they are all greatly appreciated. :)
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