Top Things to do in Sintra Municipality
The 9 Best Historic Sites in Sintra Municipality, Central Portugal
Discover the best top things to do in Sintra Municipality, Portugal including Miradouro Santa Eufemia, Pelourinho Do Palacio Nacional De Sintra, Castelo dos Mouros, National Palace of Queluz, Convento dos Capuchos, Palacio Nacional e Jardins de Queluz, Sintra National Palace, Chalet da Condessa D’Edla, iContact.
Restaurants in Sintra Municipality
1. Miradouro Santa Eufemia
2. Pelourinho Do Palacio Nacional De Sintra
3. Castelo dos Mouros
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 6,492 reviews
The Moorish Castle is a military fortification that bears witness to the Islamic presence in the region, and was probably constructed between the eighth and ninth centuries and later expanded after the Reconquista. Overlooking the town of Sintra, it served as a watchtower, guaranteeing the protection of Lisbon and its surroundings.
Reviewed By howardform
Everyone comes to Sintra for Pena Palace and frankly I liked the Moorish Castle alot more, its really cool. Be aware there is alot of walking up stairs and hill climbing , so you have to be in shape The views are amazing, you can get the best photos of the castle from the castle and you can also get great photos of Pena Palace from here as well It is less crowded than Pena Palace
4. National Palace of Queluz
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4.5 based on 1,402 reviews
Royal residence of two generations of monarchs, only fifteen minutes away from Lisbon, the National Palace of Queluz is intimately linked with significant figures in Portuguese history. Today it constitutes a major heritage site in Portuguese architecture and landscaping, and contains an important collection which reflects royal taste during the eighteenth and nineteenth century - from Baroque, through Rococo, to Neoclassicism.
Reviewed By Margo7850p
The Queluz National Palace is the residence of several Portuguese kings, such as D. Pedro III, his wife, Maria I and his son D. Pedro IV. It is a heritage in Portuguese architecture. Together with its historic gardens are one of the most unusual examples of the harmonious combination of landscape and palace architecture in Portugal.They illustrate the evolution of court style in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, during the Baroque, Rococo and Neoclassical periods.A beautiful garden and a beautiful palace.You can relax there .Very good for families with children. Has a cafeteria and toilet. It's very easy to park. It is absolutely worth visiting.
5. Convento dos Capuchos
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4.5 based on 558 reviews
The "Capuchos Convent" or "Cork Convent" was established in 1560 by Dom Alvaro de Castro, Counsellor of State to King Sebastiao, with the name Convento de Santa Cruz da Serra de Sintra. It is noteworthy for the extreme poverty of its construction, which represents the ideal of the Order of St. Francis of Assisi, and for the extensive use of cork in the protection and decoration of its small spaces.
Reviewed By Margo7850p
An authentic monastery built in the heart of the Sintra Nature Park. The Convent of the Capuchos is a historical convent consisting of small quarters and public spaces located in the civil parish of Sao Pedro de Penaferrim, in the municipality of Sintra. Poverty was the central notion which ruled the construction of the Convent of the Capuchos. Fascinating to see how they lived in such simplicity. The site is located in the rural part of Sintra, along the northeastern flank of the Sintra Mountains, approximately 325 metres above sea level, in a location marked by dense vegetation and accentuated slopes. The minimalist convent was erected in perfect harmony with its surroundings, implanted in the rocks and boulders that formed this part of the Sintra Mountains. A good place to enjoy nature and see how the Franciscans lived in the 16th century without wealth. A quiet place with peace and greenery all around. Really interesting place, away from the main tourist routes. Not many tourists, peace and contemplative mood. Beautiful garden, pleasant walk. In place routes thought out for tourists - with lighting inside the buildings. There are parking, toilets and places for a rest. A beautiful drive there. Though all drives in this area mean narrow, winding, mountain roads.
6. Palacio Nacional e Jardins de Queluz
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4.5 based on 58 reviews
Reviewed By lohla88 - The Hague, The Netherlands
This palace is way underrated in comparison with Pena Palace and/or other castles in Lisbon. Because of that it is rather quiet and private - which gives you a nice space to explore on your own. The garden is huge with nice maze decorations and water fountains at various places. It is also known as the Versailles of Portugal - not in the scale but in the style. It is definitely worth visiting!
7. Sintra National Palace
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4.0 based on 5,037 reviews
The National Palace of Sintra, located in the historic town centre, was inhabited for nearly eight centuries by the Portuguese monarchy and its court. It was much used, particularly during the Middle Ages, as a hunting retreat and as a refuge from outbreaks of disease in the capital, or as a summer resort, thanks to the town's more agreeable climate.
Reviewed By vagabondafelice - Carisolo, Italy
We visited the Palacio Nacional and Palacio Pena ,one foggy November morning, on a combined ticket costing 22.80 euros. We bought the tickets at the tourist office just off the main square where you find the Palacio Nacional. We visited this palace first as the queue was not too long. The rooms are elaborately designed and furnished. The Swan Room with the painted swans on the ceiling, the Magpie Room with its particular story, the Coat of Arms Room and the kitchens with the two chimneys are well worth the visit. Thoroughly enjoyed the time spent there and once finished the fog had begun to disappear and we could see the building from the outside!
8. Chalet da Condessa D’Edla
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4.0 based on 236 reviews
To the west, the Park of Pena also contains the Chalet and Garden of the Countess of Edla, recently reopened to the public after a long process of recovery and restoration after the building was destroyed by fire in 1999. The Chalet was built by King Ferdinand II and his second wife Elise Hensler, Countess of Edla, between 1864 and 1869, in keeping with the Alpine chalet model that was in vogue in Europe at that time. The building is extremely picturesque, characterised by the horizontal marking of the external plaster, painted to imitate timber cladding, and by the extensive use of cork as a decorative element, covering door and window frames, eaves and verandas, as well as tree trunks backing onto the facades to support climbing plants.
Reviewed By mjfuller44
Never seen anything quite like this place. I love historical buildings and seen a few (National Trust member), but this was something really different. Lots of use of bark as a decorative finish and cladding inside and outside the building. Intricate decor. Well worth the long walk through the Pena Park to see this gem.
