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At the Apex of Time

01 National Palace Of Pena Credits PSML EMIGUS
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Duration

2h00

Local

National Palace of Pena

Tickets

Online

Meeting Point

Store of the National Palace of Pena

Informations

+351 21 923 73 00

During the visit ‘At the Apex of Time’, led by the curator and restorer responsible for restoring this complex time machine, visitors will discover how the clock was brought back to life after remaining silent for decades. They’ll be welcomed inside the Clock Tower, leading to a tower of the palace that is not included in the tour circuit. Visitors will climb a steep and a narrow spiral staircase, visiting the mechanism that powers this remarkable example of high-precision mechanical engineering through different floors before reaching the top of the tower, the highest point in the Sintra Mountains, offering spectacular views.

Accessibility

Entry via a steep, narrow staircase. Not recommended for people with vertigo or claustrophobia, nor children under 12 years old. The activity will be cancelled in the event of rain.

Price

Adult/Senior (>18 years old)
30 €
Junior (6-17 years old)
10 €
Per family (2 adults + 2 juniors)
70 €

Dates

14/11/2020

29/05/2021

Complements

You can make your experience even more memorable with a brunch, a lunch, a picnic or a cocktail. Reservations via e-mail ([email protected] ) 72 hours in advance.

Brunch

  • Menu: Scone; toast; croissant; grain bread; butter; jam; ham; cheese; yogurt; granola; quiche; apple cake with cinnamon; queijada (traditional cheesecake); fruit; natural juice; water; tea or galão (hot drink made with espresso and milk) or hot chocolate; coffee
  • Price 2 people: 32 €
  • Price for family (2 adults + 2 children up to 12 years old): 50€

 

Lunch

  • On request

 

Picnic

  • Menu: Pork loin, cheese and lettuce sandwich; rustic bread with chorizo; quiche; savouries; cake or muffin; salad; french fries; queijadas de Sintra (traditional cheesecakes); fruit; water; juice; tea or coffee
  • Price 2 people: 38 €
  • Family price (2 adults + 2 children up to 12 years old): 52 €

 

Cocktail 

  • Menu: White wine; orange juice; water; queijadas de Sintra (traditional cheesecake)
  • Price 2 people: 20 €
  • Price for family (2 adults + 2 children up to 12 years old): 26€

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