With its exotic landscape and climate, Sintra became the place where the nobles and aristocrats from the XIX century started to build their summer palaces and since then, it's attracted visitors from all over the world.
Classified as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1995, Sintra is considered by many the most beautiful city in Portugal.
From Jardim Correnteza, we'll make our way through the narrow streets of Sintra Village, to discover its history, traditions, culture and have the chance to try the famous local pastries.
We'll have the chance to see the Sintra National Palace, one of the oldest palaces in Portugal and learn a bit more about the Portuguese Royal family, the Moorish Castle built to protect the city from invaders, discover the secrets of the majestic Quinta da Regaleira, to wonder at the incredible Palácio da Pena, built on the top of the hill, next to a former monastery by King D. Fernando II in the XIX century and much more.
Quinta da Regaleira, 9, Sintra, Portugal
One of the most incredible Palaces in Sintra with a lot of influence from the Templars, the Rose Cross, the Order of Christ and the Masonry. The massive area is covered with plants from all over the world and its incredible tunnels connections leading you from one place to another.
Largo Rainha Dona Amelia, Sintra, Portugal
The oldest Palace in Sintra, being originally built during the moorish rule in the VIII Century. It was the favorite by most of the Kings in Portugal. The actual Palace has some influence of different architecture styles, such as Gothic and Manueline.
Estrada da Pena, Parque de Monserrate, Sintra, Portugal
Castle built in the VIII century by the Moors to protect Sintra. It was refurbished in the XIX century by King Fernando II.
Estrada da Pena, Sintra, Portugal
This is one of the most incredible Palaces in Europe. Built by the King Fernando II in the XIX century, it's an unique place with its influence from the Neo-Manueline, New-Gothic, Neo-Renaissance and Neo-Islamic. It's one of the 7 wonders of Portugal and definitely a must.
Largo Dr. Virgilio Horta,2714-501 Sintra,Portugal, Sintra, Portugal
Sintra city hall is a beautiful example of Neo-Manueline Style in Sintra.
Volta do Duche, Sintra, Portugal
This beautiful fountain was built in the XX century, remembering the Moorish fountains from the Arabic World.
Azinhaga da Sardinha, Rio do Porto, Sintra, Portugal
The first open air Museum in Portugal.
the late XIX Century and it's still in business.
R. Biquinha 1-A, Sintra, Portugal
The parish of Sintra started to be built in 1147 after the conquest of Sintra by King Afonso Henriques.
Look out for the guide with an orange umbrella
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