Sintra: Monserrate Palace & Park Fast Track Ticket

Sintra must-see destinations,
Montserrat Palace and Gardens

Monserrate Palace, located about 4km from Sintra's historic center, is located in the center of a beautiful park and is considered one of the most beautiful castles in Portugal. So, it was registered as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1995. You can get fast track entry with your WAUG ticket.

Also, the park is large and beautiful enough to see plants from all over the world in one place. In particular, the Japanese garden covered with Himalayan azaleas and bamboo is not to be missed.

History and Architecture

history :

• Site of a Capuchin monastery until the 18th century
• In 1856, British magnate Francis Cook purchased it and built a palace and gardens.
• Create buildings and gardens of various styles
• Sold to the Portuguese government in 1949
• Currently operating as a national museum

• Architecture with a mixture of various styles
• Styles such as Indian, Arabic, and Renaissance
• romantic style garden
• Various plants, sculptures, and fountains

Palace :

• Cloisters, chapels, restaurants, etc.
• Tile decoration, sculpture, painting, etc.

• Gardens with various themes
• Japanese garden, Mexican garden, Persian garden, etc.
• Lakes, waterfalls, caves, etc.