Park and Palace of Monserrate

A Romantic masterpiece in Sintra

Monserrate was a retreat for writers and captivated foreign travellers — especially from Britain — who praised its beauty in travel accounts and engravings. When Francis Cook, a 19th-century English industrialist and art collector, visited the site, he was captivated. From that passion came today’s Monserrate: an exuberant park and a palace that celebrates Romantic architecture.
In the Park, winding paths lead through shifting atmospheres and themed gardens — from the Fern Valley to the Japanese Garden, passing the Beckford Waterfall and unexpected arches and viewpoints. Inside the Palace, a refined sequence of rooms reveals the intention behind this coherent “exotic dream”.

To enrich your visit, digital resources are available, including Zoomguide, a free AI-powered multimedia audio guide with content developed by Parques de Sintra’s researchers and curators.

What’s included

• Entrance to the Park and Palace of Monserrate 
• Access to key points of interest in the park (ex.: Fern Valley, Japanese Garden, Beckford's Waterfall, Indian Arch, Rose Garden, Romantic Ruins, Lawn)
• Visit to the iconic areas of the palace (e.g., Atrium, Central Gallery, Dining Room, Library, Music Room, Kitchen, Bedroom Gallery)
• Free digital resources to enrich your visit, available in Portuguese, English, Spanish, and French: Zoomguide - official multimedia audio guide with integrated artificial intelligence; Monserrate Maps: orientation tool with recommended routes

Opening hours

• Park: 9.00am opening > 7.00pm closing (last ticket and last entry at 6.00pm)
• Palace: 9.30am opening > 6.00pm closing (last ticket 5.00pm, last entry 5.30pm)
• Ticket office closed between 12.00pm and 1.00pm. Automatic ticket machine available.

How to Get There

• The entrance to the Park and Palace of Monserrate is located at the following coordinates: 38° 47′ 27.39″ N 9° 24′ 40.24″ W. The Farmyard of Monserrate is situated on the same road (EN375), 850 metres east of the entrance to the Park and Palace of Monserrate.
• Public transport: Bus no. 435 (Scotturb) and bus no. 1253 (Carris Metropolitana), from Sintra railway station.
• Private vehicle: The Park and Palace of Monserrate is located on the road connecting the Historical Centre of Sintra to the town of Colares (EN375).
• Parques de Sintra’s responsibilities are limited to the parks and monuments under its management. The company is not responsible for external circumstances, namely access routes and transport to the sites.

Practical information

• Tip: wear comfortable shoes and allow time to explore (there is a lot to discover).
• Within the park, the Monserrate Tea House offers light meals and refreshments.
• Until the first quarter of 2027, restoration works to the palace roofs will be underway, involving the presence of scaffolding and a temporary protective covering on the monument.