Chamber of Guests, Sintra National Palace

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  Arab 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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  Bedchamber 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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  Bedchamber-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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  Chinese 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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  Coats-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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  Coffers Hall, Sintra National Palace

  Coffers Hall, Sintra National Palace. In this room is displayed a collection of chests.

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  Galleon 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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  Hall of Magpies, Sintra National Palace

  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.

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  Hall of Sirens, Sintra National Palace

  Hall of Sirens, Sintra National Palace. The old royal wardrobe.

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  Julius 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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  Lion Courtyard, Sintra National Palace

  Lion Courtyard, Sintra National Palace. Courtyard in Sintra National Palace with fountain.

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  Manueline 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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  Palatine 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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  Sintra 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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  Swan 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".