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1. Gruta da Fada
- Sintra's ridge is truly enchanting, due not only to its overwhelming variety of wild and colorful flora, but also to the massive rocks that decorate... read more
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- Nile Expert Tip: Fada means fairy, ask about the legends around this cave.
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2. Palácio Nacional de Sintra
- Better known as 'Palácio da Vila', this monument lies in Sintra's historical center. It's one of the symbols of this romantic village, due to its... read more
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3. Parque da Pena
- The entrance to Pena's park can be found through the palace's garden, or next to the Pena's road, where there is a more accessible gate. This park... read more
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4. Museu do Brinquedo
- Sintra's Toy Museum started from a small private collection, and today has over 20000 toys. The exhibit is very diverse, with porcelain dolls,... read more
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5. Palácio da Pena
- From within the flora stands a monument that can be seen from more than 50 kilometers (31 miles) away. This palace was built on top of the foundations... read more
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6. Castelo dos Mouros
- The Moslems built the castle walls in the VIII century, in Mons Lunae (Mount of the Moon, name given to Sintra´s mountain ridge by the Romans),... read more
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7. Palácio Nacional de Sintra
A royal palace until 1910, the Sintra National Palace was last inhabited by Queen Maria Pía, the Italian grandmother of Manuel II, the last king...
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8. Castelo dos Mouros
The Castle of the Moors was built sometime between the 8th and 9th centuries in a position 412m (1,351 ft.) above sea level. In 1147, Scandinavian...
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9. Palácio Nacional de Pena
Pena perches above Sintra on a plateau about 450m (1,476 ft.) above sea level. Part of the fun of visiting the castle is the ride up the verdant,...
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10. Convento de Santa Cruz dos Capuchos
In 1560, Dom Álvaro de Castro ordered that this unusually structured convent be built for the Capuchins. The construction used cork so extensively...
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The Best of NileGuide
- There’s never a reason to be bored in Sintra. There are just too many things to do. Start with the must-see attractions, move to the big sights and fine museums, check out some tours, dig in to some outdoor activities, and work your way down to the between-the-cracks, off-the-beaten-path gems. Just leave some time to catch your breath.
