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Experience the charming town of Sintra, Portugal. Known for its summer houses, chalets, villas, palaces, and castles, this town offers plenty to explore.
Meet your friendly local guide outside Quinta da Regaleira and get ready for a cultural deep-dive into one of Sintra’s iconic palaces.
Travel around Sintra easily with public transport.
The Biester Palace was built by Portuguese architect José Luís Monteiro in the last decades of the 19th century, bringing together great historical and artistic influences.
Experience the beauty of Sintra with this package with entry to the National Palace of Pena and the Castle of the Moors. Enjoy easy travel with a hop-on hop-off bus tour and explore the town with an audio guide app.
Mysticism, secrets and romantic tales await on a multimedia voyage at the Sintra Myths and Legends Interactive Centre. This contemporary storytelling experience will open your eyes to the unique history of Sintra, just a short train ride from Lisbon.
The National Palace of Sintra, in the old town, has been a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1995. One the guided tour walk where Portuguese monarchs once did and learn about how they lived in the Middle Ages.
The National Palace of Sintra in the heart of the old town has been a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1995. Walk the stomping ground of the Portuguese monarchs and see how they lived in the middle ages. Visit the Coats of Arms room and see the most important collection of Mudéjar Azulejos (colored glazed tiles) in the world!
Step inside a unique 16th-century castle bursting with vibrant colors and Romantic, Renaissance, Manueline, and Moorish styles.
This picture-perfect mountain retreat was a monastery until transformed into a private palace by King Ferdinand II. The surrounding Park of Pena is just as big of a treat, full of exotic plant life and other secret treasures. Discover for yourself the ‘Crown of the Sintra region’.
Looking for the best views of Sintra? You’ll get them up at this 10th-century Moorish monument. Walk the beautiful pathways, see ancient artifacts from the Bronze Age, Iron Age, and Neolithic period. All the while you’ll learn about the castle’s history and see Sintra, the Palace of Pena, and the hills beyond from a whole new perspective.
The highest mountain peaks, eye-boggling views, a labyrinth of shady trees and romantic paths await in the beautiful Parque da Pena. This fantasy forest was designed by King Fernand II in an effort to impress his guests. Come see if it makes an impression on _you_.
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