Parques de Sintra - Monte da Lua, S.A.

Parques de Sintra-Monte da Lua S.A. (PSML) has, among other missions, the responsibility to manage the most important natural and cultural values located in the area of the Cultural Landscape of Sintra and in Queluz: the Park and Palace of Pena, the Gardens and the Palace of Monserrate, the Moorish Castle, the Convent of the Capuchos, the Garden and Chalet of the Countess of Edla and, since 2012, the National Palaces of Sintra and Queluz and the Portuguese School of Equestrian Art based at the historic Gardens of Queluz, with performances and training sessions open to the general public at the Henrique Calado Riding Ring (Belém).

The management of these properties involves their restoration, requalification, revitalisation, conservation, research, publicity and operation, opening them to public fruition and enhancing their touristic value.

Parques de Sintra-Monte da Lua, S.A. (PSML) is a State owned company set up in 2000 following the UNESCO classification of the Sintra Cultural Landscape as of World Heritage status (1995). It was set up with the objective of merging the different institutions holding responsibilities for safeguarding and valuing the Sintra Cultural Landscape with the Portuguese state attributing the company with the management of its main properties in this zone. The company receives no state funding and hence the restoration and maintenance of the heritage and assets in its management is ensured by the revenues generated by ticket sales, stores, cafés and hiring out facilities for events. The company is a non-profit organisation with all earnings re-invested in preserving and enhancing the heritage in its care.

CAE: 91042-ACTIVIDADE DOS PARQUES E RESERVAS NATURAIS; 56107 (SECUNDÁRIO) RESTAURANTES, N.E. (INCLUIACT.RESTAURAÇÃOMEIOS MÓVEIS)