Best palaces in Lisbon
4 places curated from 10 travel vlogs — the more a spot gets mentioned, the higher it ranks
Pena Palace
Prince Ferdinand's whimsical 19th-century hilltop palace mixes Gothic, Renaissance, Moorish and Manueline styles. Its interior is preserved as it was when the royal family fled in 1910.
Palácio Nacional de Belém
Belém Palace is one of the neighbourhood's iconic landmarks, best visited early in the morning before the cruise crowds arrive.
Quinta da Regaleira
A late-1800s estate designed mainly by Italian architect Luigi Manini, with a romantic palace, a chapel and lush gardens containing the famous Initiation Well, grottos and towers. It is less touristy and quieter in the morning, and exploring it takes a few hours.
Sintra National Palace
A palace in Sintra's town centre, seen along the walk from the train station to Quinta da Regaleira.