The Hall of Magpies, the first private anteroom so called from the 15 century because of the ceiling paintings representing magpies holding in their beaks a rose with the words "por bem" (for good), motto of Joao I. Hall of Magpies, Sintra National Palace.
Hall of Magpies, Sintra National Palace
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8Arab Room, Sintra National Palace
Arab Room was the bedchamber of Joao I at the beginning of the 15th century. Moorish fountain and tile revetment date from the beginning of the 16th century. Arab Room, Sintra National Palace.
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1Bedchamber of King Sebastian, Sintra National Palace
It was called "Gold Chamber" at the beginning of the 15th century, due to decoration which has since disappeared. It was used as a bedchamber by King Sebastian at the end of the 16th century.
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1Bedchamber-prison of Afonso VI, Sintra National Palace
Chamber in medieval Palace of King Dinis, dating from beginning of 14th century. In 17th century it served, for nine years, as bedchamber-prison of Alfonso VI, who died here in 1683. Bedchamber-prison of Afonso VI, Sintra National Palace.
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10Chamber of Guests, Sintra National Palace
Chamber of Guests, Sintra National Palace. Chamber in Sintra National Palace.
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4Chinese Room, Sintra National Palace
Part of the old palace of King Dinis, this room was used as bedchamber of Joao I, before the monarch carried out extensive construction work at the beginning of the 15th century.
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1Coats-of-Arms Room, Sintra National Palace
The particularly impressive Sala dos Brasoes (the Coats-of-Arms Room) is situated on the site of the old Casa da Meca, built during the reign of Manuel I (1495-1521).
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10Coffers Hall, Sintra National Palace
Coffers Hall, Sintra National Palace. In this room is displayed a collection of chests.
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1Galleon Room, Sintra National Palace
Galleon Room, isolated later construction, reflecting the transition between 16th and 17th century, with vaulted ceiling and decorated with seascapes, galleons and other ships. Galleon Room, Sintra National Palace.
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10Hall of Sirens, Sintra National Palace
Hall of Sirens, Sintra National Palace. The old royal wardrobe.
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1Julius Caesar Room, Sintra National Palace
Julius Caesar Room, Sintra National Palace. Named after the 16th century Flemish tapestry depicting a scene from the life of the Roman Imperator.
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6Lion Courtyard, Sintra National Palace
Lion Courtyard, Sintra National Palace. Courtyard in Sintra National Palace with fountain.
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4Manueline Hall, Sintra National Palace
The Manueline Hall (Sala Manuelina) is the main hall of Royal Residence built by Manuel I at the beginning of 16th century. Manueline Hall, Sintra National Palace.
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1Palatine Chapel, Sintra National Palace
Palatine Chapel founded by Dom Dinis and redecorated by Manuel I, presents a magnificent Mudejar ceiling interlacing rare Moorish ceramic flooring and frescoes patterned of pigeons from the 15th century. Palatine Chapel, Sintra National Palace.
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10Sintra National Palace
The Sintra National Palace, also called Town Palace is located in the town of Sintra, in the Lisbon District of Portugal. It is a present-day historic house museum.
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1Swan Hall, Sintra National Palace
Swan Hall (Sala dos Cisnes) is the original Grand Hall of royal residence of Joao I, built at the begining of the 15th century. During the reign of Manuel I it was designated "Hall of the Princes".
