There are many great sights around Sintra, but Quinta da Regaleira, built by the eccentric millionaire António Augusto Carvalho Monteiro in the early 20th century, was one of the highlights for me. A... more
Palácio Nacional da Pena (the Pena National Palace) stands on the site of an old chapel and monastery. The monastery was ruined by the great earthquake of 1755, and about 100 years later, King... more
Castelo dos Mouros (the Castle of the Moors) was built - strategically on a hilltop - by the Arabs during the 8th and 9th century, but was captured by Christian crusaders after the conquest of Lisbon... more
In the centre of the city stands the most discreet of its public palaces, but the richer. Built from a Muslim palace, for several centuries it was suffering modifications and improvements.
Its... more
For several years abandoned, this beautiful palace and surrounding park has been recuperated, and is again an interesting visit.
The best informatin is gathered in its home page, but there's a short... more
This attractive fountain is located on the main road between the train station and the Sintra National Palace. It belongs to the romantic-revivalist period and was built around 1922 by the master... more
Despite being a small village it is very pleasant to walk trough.
You can see the Sintra National Palace and its unusual architecture or appreciate the regional gastronomy in "Piriquita"pastry... more
This was always a very special place to me since I was a kid, maybe because my father worked there as a pastry cook, so I spent a lot of time in the kitchen tasting delicious treats! :-)
It used to... more
This is a small museum in Sintra village which exhibits a wonderful collection of toys collected over 50 years or more. The collection is owned by Joao Arbues Moreira and he started it when he was... more
Quite good collection of different toys.Interesting to children ( I think,we have none) and to us who have been child one day ;)
Toys for different ages in 3 or 4 floors.Only negative thing was how... more
Considered a fine example of Neo-Manueline architecture (and rightly so), Sintra’s Town Hall is also located on the main road between the train station and the Sintra National Palace. Built between... more
Originally built by Dom Afonso Henriques in the 12th century, this church has undergone several alterations over the ages, especially in the late 13th century and early 14th century, and after the... more
The Museum has gathered together, under the roof of this interesting 1920's building, a permanent collection of international modern and contemporary art, the Bernardo Collection, a fascinating... more
Medieval in origin, already exisiting in 1403, this church was enlarged in the 16th Century (1565) on the initiative of Dom Alvaro de Castro. It has a single nave with a 16th Century lacunar vault and... more
Convento dos Capuchos (the Convent of the Frairs Minor Capuchin) is an old historical convent, which according to a legend is located on the exact spot where... more
Officially named Mosteiro de Santa Cruz da Serra da Sintra, Capuchos Convent is a historical convent from the 16th century it embodies the ideal of fraternity... more
This is truly an amazing palace from the time of Romanticism in the 19th century and considered the most important part of the Cultural Landscape of Sintra’s... more
Portugal is located in the most western part of Europe facing the sea that was always the exit and in a certain way a dream for the Portuguese, eager to... more
This is one of the most mystically looking places in Sintra. Localized deep in the mountain, this is a Franciscan Convent from the XVI century. Here you can... more
Beach is not one of the priorities for those visiting Sintra, but for more than the usual short visit, it is a considerable alternative, to mix with the many... more
Located just to the west of the Sintra National Palace beside the main tourist information office, this church was originally built in the Romanesque style,... more
Located on the road that leads to the Santa Maria Church and Moorish Castle, this fountain is medieval in origin, but reconstructed in the late eighteenth... more
Located in the old quarter of the town centre by following some backstreets uphill, this fountain existed at least as long ago as the 14th century, but its... more
This tower originally dates back to the fifteenth century but was rebuilt after the 1755 earthquake. In addition to telling the time, its bells have always... more
Hans and I just wanted to stay low-key in Sintra, (after a very busy and long day in Lisbon), mostly just visiting the Royal Palace and walking around town. We... more
Immortalized by Byron as the romantic Portugal, Sintra is an island of green freshness close to Lisbon. castle, palaces, beaches, and the rural tradition of feeding Lisboa make this place a varied and...
Did we ever start our trip to Portugal off on the right foot! The morning of our first full day in the country broke sunny and warm so we took heed of all the tips that we had received from other VT...
A Municipality and a town, Sintra is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site and as such, has become a huge tourist attraction in the regional district of Lisbon. Lying on the slopes of the Serra De......
My visit to Sintra was made more memorable by unpredictable weather. When we first arrived, the clouds were thick and moving fast in the sky. As we visited various sights, we walked through mist and...
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