Sintra
Sintra, a romantic and picturesque town located 25 km from Belém, is one of the wonders of Portugal whose luxuriant landscape is World Heritage, classified by UNESCO in 1992. A town steeped in history, inviting an immersion into the eighteen and nineteenth centuries.
Capital of romanticism, Sintra enchanted artists who eternalised the town through literature and music, such as Eça de Queirós, Lord Byron and Richard Strauss.
Visitors to Sintra are never left indifferent to the charms of this town. The exuberant hills of Sintra conceal numerous treasures to explore, from its gardens to parks, from imposing palaces to chalets and stately homes, from its narrow streets to traditional sweet pastries. This site, due to its slightly milder climate attracted the nobility and elite of Portugal, who built their sophisticated and extravagant residences with enormous areas of garden. Due to this variety of styles and spaces, Sintra is a highly sought after tourist destination for anyone visiting Lisbon. Visits not to be missed include Pena Palace, the magnificent Monserrate Palace, the Moorish Castle or the surprising Quinta da Regaleira.
A visit to Sintra is not complete without a stroll through the centre of town, its streets and shops, and a tasting of the local sweet pastries, such as the Sintra queijadas or famous Periquita travesseiros from the cake shop giving its name.
Sintra
Sintra, a romantic and picturesque town located 25 km from Belém, is one of the wonders of Portugal whose luxuriant landscape is World Heritage, classified by UNESCO in 1992. A town steeped in history, inviting an immersion into the eighteen and nineteenth centuries.
Capital of romanticism, Sintra enchanted artists who eternalised the town through literature and music, such as Eça de Queirós, Lord Byron and Richard Strauss.
Visitors to Sintra are never left indifferent to the charms of this town. The exuberant hills of Sintra conceal numerous treasures to explore, from its gardens to parks, from imposing palaces to chalets and stately homes, from its narrow streets to traditional sweet pastries. This site, due to its slightly milder climate attracted the nobility and elite of Portugal, who built their sophisticated and extravagant residences with enormous areas of garden. Due to this variety of styles and spaces, Sintra is a highly sought after tourist destination for anyone visiting Lisbon. Visits not to be missed include Pena Palace, the magnificent Monserrate Palace, the Moorish Castle or the surprising Quinta da Regaleira.
A visit to Sintra is not complete without a stroll through the centre of town, its streets and shops, and a tasting of the local sweet pastries, such as the Sintra queijadas or famous Periquita travesseiros from the cake shop giving its name.