
Few places in the world can envoke a sense of magic and mystery as does Sintra. From magical forests to romantic palaces Sintra never fails to seduce. One of the true gems of... more »
Hours: Tuesday to Sunday: 10 am to 5:45 pm. Closed on Mondays and on the following holidays: Jan. 1, Easter Sunday, May 1, and Dec. 25. Web: http://www.museu.... The Calouste... more »
Palacio Nacional da Pena The Palacio Nacional da Pena is located at Estrada da Pena, which is on the upper part of the Parque da Pena. The palace is a National Monument and is a... more »
São Roque Church The São Roque Church (Saint Roch Church – patron saint of those sick with the plague) is located at Largo Trindade Coelho. The Jesuits built the church in 1574... more »
Hours: Tuesday to Sunday: 10am to 18pm Last entry: 17h30 pm. Closed: Mondays, Easter Sunday and the holidays: New Year’s Day, May 1 and Christmas Day. The word “azulejo” means... more »
Cascais, the pearl of Greater Lisbon An old fishermen's village Cascais has become an European Royalty Riviera in the second half of the XX Century and is now famous tourist... more »
Hours: June to September: 10:30-11:00 am, 11:30-12 noon, Monday to Saturday. October to May: 11:00-12 noon. Closed Sundays and holidays. Tours are guided. The palace was built... more »
Royal Palace The Royal Palace is located at Largo Rainha Dona Amélia. It is the only royal palace from the Middle Ages that survives in Portugal. Sintra is beautiful and fresh and... more »
St. George’s Castle On top of the highest hill in Lisbon sits St. George’s Castle. The area is called the Alfama. The castle started out as a 5th century Visigothic fort. Then the... more »