Sintra (Portugal) is a mountain city in the west of the country and the continent as a whole. It is located near Cape Roca, the westernmost point of Eurasia, and the capital of the state – Lisbon. There are few locals in Sintra – 380 thousand people live in the municipality with an area of … Read more
Sintra National Palace or City Palace is located in the central part of the city. Today the residence of the kings belongs to the state and is one of the most visited attractions in Portugal. The palace is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Historical excursion and architecture The snow-white building in Sintra is easily recognizable … Read more
Castle of the Moors – a bewitching building of the Middle Ages, built on top of a picturesque hill towering above Sintra in Portugal. The fortification was conquered by the Christians from the Moors and during the years of the Reconquista (the return of the Portuguese lands) was a strategically important object. Despite the fact … Read more
