Sintra, Portugal is a magical destination in the mountains with fairytale-like palaces, castles, and fortifications! There ...

What is it about castles that fascinates so many people around the globe?A lot of the allure derives from the history ...

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Tiles, first hand-painted and later manufactured, were a result of Moorish influence in the ... The circular chapel in Templar Castle in Tomar, Portugal. (Jess Fleming / Pioneer Press) On our ...

Often less crowded than Pena Palace, the Sintra National Palace served as the royal residence of Portugal from the early 15th to the late 19th century. It sits adjacent to the Moorish Castle and is ...

Castle of the Moors, Sintra After checking into my Deluxe ... I set out to explore Sintra on foot. Pena Palace in Sintra, Portugal. Walking down steep, twisting lanes into the centre of town ...

Once a summer retreat for Portugal's nobility and Royal family, Sintra's history is evident ... Another must-visit is the ruins of the Castle of the Moors, a hilltop medieval castle captured ...

Sintra, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Portugal, is a stunning destination for tourists ... along with the medieval Moorish Castle. Visitors can enjoy scenic hiking trails, breathtaking views, and ...

A historic 18th-century country estate in the picturesque town of Sintra ... from medieval castles to romantic palaces such as the Pena Palace and the Moorish Castle [which] can be seen from ...