Sintra National Palace

ever since the middle ages that the palace was used as a royal residence, namely during summer, the hunting season or when lisbon suffered the plagues. yet, its most famous resident was probably afonso vi (1643-1683), the mad king who lost the crown to his brother and spent the last years of his life in one of the palace's room. according to the legend, he used to walk back and forth inside the room, treading a path in the tiled floor that still remains visible for today's visitors.

sintra national palace is one of the monuments you shouldn’t miss if you are spending one day in sintra.