Sintra is a very beautiful village near Lisbon.
I can talk about it, but you need to go there and feel it to understand how magic it is. It will surprise you.
Sintra is known since the Classic Antiquity as the Moon Hill due to its strong tradition of stars cult, still visible in a lot of monuments and archaeological objects.
Sintra has a lot of fabulous monuments from a various eras, ranging from the Pre-History to our days.
Sintra was considered a World Heritage.
I can talk about it, but you need to go there and feel it to understand how magic it is. It will surprise you.
Sintra is known since the Classic Antiquity as the Moon Hill due to its strong tradition of stars cult, still visible in a lot of monuments and archaeological objects.
Sintra has a lot of fabulous monuments from a various eras, ranging from the Pre-History to our days.
Sintra was considered a World Heritage.
Let us see some of its monuments:
The National Palace
It is one of the most important Portuguese exemplary of Royal Architecture. It was classified as National Monument.
It has the huge Moorish tiles collection of Portugal.
It can also be found, as an Ex-libris of Sintra, two chimneys built above the kitchen.
Among other things I would like to stress a room in this same palace, where a lot of coats of arms are shown.
The National Palace
It is one of the most important Portuguese exemplary of Royal Architecture. It was classified as National Monument.
It has the huge Moorish tiles collection of Portugal.
It can also be found, as an Ex-libris of Sintra, two chimneys built above the kitchen.
Among other things I would like to stress a room in this same palace, where a lot of coats of arms are shown.
Pena's Palace
When you go up to Serra de Sintra, on the top it can be seen the picturesque and also fantastic Palace of Pena.
It is dated from 1839 when King Fernando II bought the ruins of the Monastery of Nossa Senhora da Pena. He transformed it in a small palace where he and his family would go on vacations.
This palace is the most accomplished and remarkable example of Portuguese Romantic Architecture.
Did you know that Walt Disney was inspired in one tower of this Palace to create the Cinderella’s Castle?
Regaleira - Palace and Gardens
With no doubt my choice. I love this place! :)
This is a fabulous assemblage of styles and constructions - gardens, towers, statues, mysterious grottoes, etc. Quinta da Regaleira has alchemical and sacred connotations. Regaleira is a place to feel.
You must see it, know the mysteries around this place, see its gardens and the Million's Palace. The latter is a real philosophical mansion of alchemic inspiration.
Just going there, it’s possible to understand all the histories behind that place.
Moorish Castle
Winding over two ridges of Serra de Sintra, the Moorish Castle is dated from the 8th Century.
From there, we can have a beautiful view of the entire village and neighbourhood. That's why it was a place for watching the enemies during the wars.
Capuchos' Monastery
It was built in 1560 by Dom Alvaro de Castro.
It is located in a lonely place.
It became famous because of its poor construction. The monks that lived in there have very poor living conditions.
Visit Sintra and ...
... enjoy it!
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