No século XII foi construida neste lugar uma ermida/santuário mariano, dedicado a Nossa Senhora da Pena. Em 1503 D. Manuel !, desenvolveu e enraizou o culto neste lugar, sendo construído, por ordem deste rei, um convento destinado à Ordem de São Jerónimo (Estamos na época do arranque da construção do Mosteiro dos Jerónimos em Belém) Entre 1503 e 1511 é erguido um edifício em madeira , seguido de um outro, mas em cantaria (1511). Data desta primeira época do convento, o claustro tardo-gótico, e o magnífico retábulo renascentisca em alabastro que se conserva na capela do palácio. Concebido entre 1528 e 1532 pelo escultor francês Nicolau de Chancerenne, com figuração escultórica inspirada no Novo Testamento, destacando-se as cenas da infância de Cristo. Em 1838 quando D.Fernando II compra o imóvel este se encontrava em ruins, em parte pelo terramoto de 1755. D.Fernando II é de origem germânica, pelo que decide restaurar e ampliar o que restava do antigo mosteiro dentro do estilo revivalista em voga nos finais do séc. XIX. O arquitecto Eschwege inspira-se naturalmente nos elementos do neo-gótico germanico, e outros da arquitectura oriental. Após a morte de D.Fernando II, o palácio é adquirido pelo rei D.Carlos. A rainha D.Amélia vive aqui até ao final da monarquia em 1910. Representa uma das principais expressões do Romantismo arquitectónico do século XIX no mundo, constituindo-se no primeiro palácio nesse estilo na Europa, erguido cerca de 30 anos antes do Castelo de Neuschwanstein, na Baviera.
The Smoke Room, also known as the Indiana Room, features valuable works of art, such as the neo- rococo chandelier in the 19th century and the low relief "Cholera Morbus" by Vítor Bastos. The name of Sala Indiana derives from its decoration, made ...
The chapel of the old convent of Nossa Senhora da Pena still has the original configuration of the 16th century. The small nave has a vaulted warhead and 16th century tiles. Noteworthy is the altarpiece made by the Frenchman Nicolau de Chanterene ...
This was the biggest kitchen of the several that existed in the Palace, destined to serve the banquets in the Room of the Deer. Of the three original stoves (corresponding to the three chimneys outside), only two remain. At the corner, at the end,...
The Manueline Cloister, an original part of the former monastery from the 16th century covered with Spanish-Arab tiles (c.1520) The former convent of the 16th century was organized around a small cloister, covered with Hispanic-Moorish tiles. Afte...
The Queen's Room was created from the limitations imposed by the structure of the ancient hieronimite monastery, this division only became the main bedroom after the death of Queen Maria II, since until that date the royal quarters were planned fo...
The Terrace of the Triton opens to the landscape to the east, while it is delimited to the west by the New Palace. To the north side is the Old Convent, behind two galleries with outdated canopial arches built in the 19th century. The Palácio Novo...
The Smoking Room, also known as the Indian Room, features valuable works of art, such as the neo-glass chandelier (19th century) and the low relief "Cólera Morbus", by Vítor Bastos. The name of Sala Indiana derives from its decoration, composed of...
D.Fernando took advantage of the space of the old refectory of the friars to make his dining room. Room covered by Manueline ribbed vaults from the 16th century. XVI, and covered with tiles from the 19th century Roseira Factory. Oak furniture comm...
This room was initially designed to serve as the Ambassadors Room, whose function would be to host official receptions. However, the death of Queen D. Maria II in 1853 reduced the number of D. Fernando's government bonds. The space was later trans...
The Living Room, formerly known as the Arab Room, has a decoration dated 1854 by Paulo Pizzi. The painting in this room represents Islamic architecture under a vegetal dome. The perspective creates the illusion of a wider space beyond the limits o...
This south-facing terrace was directly accessible from Queen Amélia's rooms. During the period when D. Carlos and D. Amélia lived, a metal structure was built to support an awning in the summer months. A special highlight is the sundial and solar ...
Terrace of the Arches. This terrace facing almost to west, with access through the tunnel that connects to the terrace of the Triton, facing east
In the 12th century a Marian shrine / shrine was built in this place, dedicated to Nossa Senhora da Pena. In 1503 D. Manuel!, Developed and rooted the cult in this place, being built, by order of this king, a convent destined to the Order of São J...
