We did get to see one palace on our visit to Sintra, The Palacio Nacional which is also the oldest royal palace in Portugal, dating back to the 15th century but with many additions by later royals. It was well worth the visit. There are a lot of rooms. The most defining feature from the outside are the huge chimneys from the kitchens. As you can see it has a commanding spot on the hill.
And at various points there are good views to be had from the palace
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| You can see why this is called the Hall of Swans |
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| Hall of Magpies |
The Sala das Brasoes, with a domed ceiling of 72 coats of arms representing the Portuguese nobility. The most spectacular room in the palace between the ceiling and the blue tiled walls
The kitchens are enormous
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