SINTRA
Sintra is a Portuguese village located in the district of Lisbon, known for its romantic landscape and full of history. Located on the slopes of Serra de Sintra, this village is part of the Lisbon Metropolitan Area and has been classified as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO since 1995.
Main attractions:
Palácio Nacional da Pena
This palace is one of Sintra's greatest icons. Situated on top of a hill, it combines architectural styles such as neo-Manueline and neo-Gothic, and offers stunning views of the town and the surrounding region.
Castelo dos Mouros
A 10th-century castle, built during the Muslim occupation of the Iberian Peninsula, with walls that snake through the mountains, providing panoramic views of the Atlantic and Lisbon.
Quinta da Regaleira
A fascinating palace surrounded by lush gardens, secret tunnels and the famous “Inverted Tower”, which is a spiral well used in Masonic rituals.
Palácio de Monserrate
Uma das mais exóticas residências de Sintra, com uma arquitetura inspirada no estilo mourisco e rodeada por magníficos jardins botânicos.