Park and Palace of Monserrate
The Park and Palace of Monserrate is one of the most distinctive places in Sintra’s Cultural Landscape: an exotic-influenced Romantic palace and a botanical park designed to surprise at every turn.
The Park and Palace of Monserrate is one of the most distinctive places in Sintra’s Cultural Landscape: an exotic-influenced Romantic palace and a botanical park designed to surprise at every turn. With species brought from across the world, winding paths, hidden corners and themed gardens, the visit offers a rare balance of architecture, nature and atmosphere — a setting best enjoyed with time and curiosity.
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Park and Palace of Monserrate
A Romantic masterpiece in Sintra: an exotic-influenced palace and a botanical park designed to surprise. A place where architecture and landscape flow into one another.
- Romantic palace with Gothic, Indian and Moorish influences
- A park of themed gardens and landmarks (Fern Valley, Japanese Garden, Beckford Waterfall)
- A story rooted in 1540, reborn in the 19th century under Francis Cook
- Celebrated by foreign travellers and writers
Jazz at Monserrate – Day Pass | 11 September
Begin your Jazz at Monserrate experience with a truly unique event: a screening of “Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horror” (1922) by F. W. Murnau, accompanied live by Daniel Bernardes. A remarkable encounter between cinema, improvisation and jazz.
- 11 September, 9.00 pm
- Access to the Park of Monserrate from 7.30 pm
- Includes general admission to the Palace of Monserrate until 9.00 pm
Jazz at Monserrate – Day Pass | 12 September
Enjoy an afternoon and evening dedicated to contemporary creation with Rita Maria & Angélica Salvi and Becca Stevens. Two concerts that weave together memory, reinvention and deeply inspiring listening.
- 12 September 2026
- 2 concerts at 6.00 pm and 8.00 pm
- Access to the Park of Monserrate from 5.00 pm
- Includes general admission to the Palace of Monserrate until 8.00 pm
Jazz at Monserrate – Day Pass | 13 September
Travel between tradition and contemporaneity with Mateus Saldanha and the João Barradas Trio featuring Jonathan Kreisberg. Two concerts showcasing different voices and perspectives in contemporary jazz.
- 13 September 2026
- 2 concerts at 6.00 pm and 8.00 pm
- Access to the Park of Monserrate from 5.00 pm
- Includes general admission to the Palace of Monserrate until 8.00 pm
Voluntary contribution to ecological restoration projects
When you visit the heritage sites managed by Parques de Sintra, we want to provide you with information about the greenhouse gas emissions associated with your visit. With this information, you can decide whether you wish to support the carbon sequestration projects we are developing.
- A single contribution of €2, scalable to the desired amount
- Every €2 donation goes towards planting three trees or managing invasive species in an area of 150 m²
- Contributions support ecological restoration projects in the forest reserves of Parques de Sintra
- Guaranteed feedback on the work carried out
Park and Palace of Monserrate + Biester Palace and Park
Two 19th century residences, two singular interpretations of Romanticism in Sintra. Experience an unforgettable day between the refined exoticism of Monserrate and Biester's intimate charm.
- Access to both monuments
- Transport for 24 hours provided by Scotturb (buses 434 and 435)
- Total freedom to explore at your own pace for a full day
- Tea Houses, on both locations, inviting visitors to pause and relax
Guided Tour of the Park and Palace of Monserrate
Between the Park’s exotic Romantic setting and the Palace’s Gothic, Indian and Moorish revivals, discover Monserrate with context and stories that bring this heritage to life.
- Guided tour with a tour guide
- The guided tour includes the Park and the Palace
- Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Available in Portuguese and English
Discovering Our Nature — Repair Balm Workshop
A hands-on workshop to discover how to transform simple ingredients and herbs from the Farmyard of Monserrate into a natural balm for skin care, in an experience inspired by the Autumn Equinox.
- Location: Farmyard of Monserrate
- Date: September 26, 2026
- Time: 11:00 AM
- Duration: 2 hours
Bloom Walk Autumnal Equinox
What if you took a few hours to simply walk, breathe, and be in nature? Welcome the arrival of autumn with an immersive experience at Farmyard of Monserrate, designed to help you slow down and reconnect.
- Location: Farmyard of Monserrate
- Date: September 26, 2026
- Time: 3PM
- Duration: 3 hours