Monserrate Palace

Sintra, Portugal

The Monserrate Palace is an exotic palatial villa located near Sintra, the traditional summer resort of the Portuguese court.

It was restored in 1858 for Sir Francis Cook, an English baronet created Viscount of Monserrate by King Luís I. The design was influenced by Romanticism and Mudéjar Moorish Revival architecture with Neo-Gothic elements. The eclecticism is a fine example of the Sintra Romanticism, along with other nearby palácios, such as the Pena Palace and the Quinta do Relógio. The Islamic architectural influence is in reference to when the region was a part of the wider Muslim Gharb Al-Andalus until the 13th century.

The terrace leads out into the large park. It is designed in a romantic style with a lake, several springs and fountains, grottoes, and is surrounded by lush greenery with rare species.

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Founded: 1858
Category: Palaces, manors and town halls in Portugal

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Ustaine Millington (2 months ago)
What a gem, so glad I chose to visit this attraction out of the three I had time for in Sintra. The Indian inspired Palace is just stunning and if you are a fan of exotic gardens I has one of the best examples I have seen. A great place to avoid long quest and crowds.
Ksenia Held (2 months ago)
We bought a ticket for a guided visit called ' autumn in the parque' and it was the best possible way to explore the beauty of this enormous garden. Bernard, our guide,was amazing and passionate about history and fauna. I never would have imagined I would enjoy it so much. Garden has so much history, and each plant has it place and meaning. Everything was planted to create a perfect harmony, and notion of travel around the world without actually iving the place. Garden truly is rival that of palace Pena. The entrance to the Montserrat palace was also included.
FotorDG (2 months ago)
Incredible!! It's a must visit. The park is huge and the palace is beautiful ? it's an incredible masterpiece that was fully reconstructed from previously abandoned. They keep it up and in beautiful conditions. It was easy access. To visit the whole property it will take your afternoon. I vividly recommend the visit to this gorgeous property!!
Kevin Zeng (3 months ago)
Amazing place. I enjoy the garden and the mansion. I don’t enjoy the parking to get inside. This place is about a hour to walk around but people picnic here. You can just chill here half of the day if you want to. The mansion part is just beautiful. A lot of Arabic influences and remind me of m my time in turkey and Oman. It’s free on Sunday for residents
ArHaW whoknows (4 months ago)
I highly recommend this one. It is an old mansion set in a beautiful park overlooking a little valley. Exquisite arrangement. The mansion itself is highly ornamented, a real gem. I think its almost nicer than Pena. Access is with the same bus lines like Pena, but it's a lot less crowded. Getting up and down from Sintra is the same road as Pena, so anticipate extra time in your plan.
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