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A picturesque town set at the foot of a mountain range, home to numerous historical monuments recognized as UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

Sintra is known for its many 19th-century Romantic architectural monuments, which has resulted in its classification as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It has become a major tourist centre, visited by many day-trippers who travel from the urbanized suburbs and capital of Lisbon. In addition to the Sintra Mountains and Sintra-Cascais Nature Park, the parishes of the town of Sintra are dotted by royal retreats, estates, castles and other buildings, including the Castelo dos Mouros, the Pena National Palace and the Sintra National Palace.

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Sintra, Portugal

Sintra, Portugal by Pedro Szekely

A picturesque town set at the foot of a mountain range, home to numerous historical monuments recognized as UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Historic Center, Sintra

Old quarter lisbon by Pranav Seth

Wander through the picturesque streets of Sintra, and discover beautiful parks, gardens, and unique historical sites.
Palace of Queluz, Sintra

Sintra National Palace by Thomas

Portugal’s best preserved medieval royal palace. Its rich interior is decorated with painted ceilings and Manueline elements.
Quinta da Regaleira, Sintra

Palácio da Quinta da Regaleira by Nuno Barreto

A 17C estate, home to picturesque fountains and a palace, combining Gothic, Renaissance, and Manueline architectural elements.
Museum of Modern Art, Sintra

Sintra (15) by János Korom Dr.

A modern art museum located in a former casino, home to rotating exhibitions of Surrealism, Minimalism, Pop Art and more.
Air Museum, Sintra

Line up by Ricardo Reis

Home to collections of planes and aviary equipment, this museum also features exhibits dedicated to the history of the Portuguese Air Force.
Sintra Tramway

Trams de Sintra (Portugal) by Alain GAVILLET

Take a ride on the old renovated tram, running for over 11km on a narrow gauge tramway, and enjoy the sights Sintra has to offer.

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