Located about 20 miles northwest of central Lisbon, Sintra's praises have been sung in literature by the likes of British poet Lord Byron and Portuguese poet Luís Vaz de Camões; Byron described ...

Sintra, Portugal is a magical destination in the mountains with fairytale like palaces, castles and fortifications! There are so many things to do, places to see, and great eateries! So we put ...

Ticket prices and opening hours vary depending on which site in Sintra you want to visit. Adult tickets for the Pena National Palace gardens cost €7.50 ($9) or €14 ($16) for the gardens and ...

He surrounded the palace with a vast Romantic park ... The whole World Heritage property is classified as a National Monument as well. Parques de Sintra Monte da Lua S.A (PSML) is the manager ...

Built by the Moors in the Middle Ages, the National Palace of Sintra was expanded by several kings over the centuries, resulting in a mix of influences from Mudéjar (an Islamic style) to ...

are the Pena National Palace and the Castle of the Moors. The architectural feats — built in 1840 and the ninth century, respectively — best exhibit how Sintra has been a romantic destination ...

Valverde Sintra Palácio de Seteais. Driving down the horseshoe ... of the Regaleira Palace (also closed). Fortunately the National Palace, recognisable for its giant chimneys shaped a bit like ...