Bemposta Palace, Estremadura Travel Guide

Getting There

• Train

  From Sintra train station, take a train to Lisbon. The journey typically takes about 40 minutes. Once you arrive at Rossio Station in Lisbon, exit the station and head towards Rua das Portas de Santo Antão. Walk straight until you reach Restauradores Square, then turn right onto Avenida da Liberdade. Continue walking down the avenue until you reach Praça dos Restauradores, where you will find a metro station.

• Metro

  At Praça dos Restauradores, take the metro (Green Line) towards Cais do Sodré. Get off at the next stop, which is Baixa-Chiado. Transfer to the Blue Line and take the train towards Santa Apolónia. Get off at the next stop, which is Avenida. Exit the station and walk towards the intersection with Rua da Alegria. Continue straight until you reach the intersection with Rua da Rainha. The Capela do Paço da Bemposta is at Paço da Rainha 30, a short walk from this intersection.

• Bus

  From Sintra, take the bus number 403 heading towards Lisbon. This will take you to the Campo da Voz do Operário stop. From there, walk towards Rua da Misericórdia and take the bus number 759 towards Praça de Espanha. Get off at the stop called 'Paço da Rainha'. The Capela do Paço da Bemposta will be a short walk away at Paço da Rainha 30.

• Walking

  If you are already in the vicinity of Lisbon, you can walk to the Capela do Paço da Bemposta. Start at the nearest landmark, such as the Lisbon Cathedral, and head north on Rua da Conceição. Continue straight onto Rua das Janelas Verdes, then turn left onto Rua do Capítulo and follow it until you reach Paço da Rainha. The chapel is located at number 30.