Palácio Nacional de Sintra Audio Guide
Explore Palácio Nacional de Sintra with Stanza's GPS-triggered offline audio guide.
About the Tour
The Sintra National Palace is a medieval royal palace characterized by its two iconic conical chimneys. It served as a primary residence for the Portuguese monarchy for centuries and is a major component of the Cultural Landscape of Sintra.
What you will hear
King Sebastian's Bedchamber: Portraits of a Lost King
Features the historic bed and the portrait of the young King Sebastian, whose disappearance led to a national myth.
The King's Bedchamber
Experience the mix of European luxury and Moorish art in this room, famous for its red velvet canopy and 3D tiles.
The Arab Room: Moorish Echoes
Highlights the deep Moorish influence on Portuguese architecture, featuring a central fountain and geometric tiles.
The Gilded Fountain
A detailed bronze fountain sits at the heart of the Arab Room, representing the importance of water in Moorish-inspired design.
The Hall of Heraldry: A Masterpiece of Power
The artistic peak of the palace, showcasing the heraldic shields of the Portuguese nobility and expansive blue-and-white tile murals.
The Royal Shield
At the peak of the great dome, the Royal Coat of Arms of Portugal asserts the supreme authority of the monarch.
The Coat of Arms Room
Witness the artistic climax of the palace in this magnificent hall, where seventy-two noble shields decorate a massive wooden dome.
Prison of King Afonso VI: A Royal Exile
A somber look at the palace's history as a place of royal confinement, where the deposed King Afonso VI spent his final nine years.
The Prison of King Afonso VI
This single, barred room served as the prison for the deposed King Afonso VI, who was held here for nine years after being declared unfit to rule.
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