Castelo dos Mouros or Castle of the Moors is a medieval castle located atop a hill in Sintra, Portugal. Built in the 10th century after the conquest of the Iberian Peninsula by the Moors, the two rings of wall trace the granite boulders and cliffs. Then, it served as a watchtower for enemies and protested Lisbon and beyond.

Quinta da Regaleira in Sintra, Portugal

Quinta da Regaleira is a quinta or historic estate located on a hill in Sintra, Portugal. Visitors can roam the vast estate exploring the palace, chapel, tunnels, grottos, wells, and fountains. A lot of mystery and enigma surrounds this estate, with rumored ties to the Knights Templar and Freemasons and steeped in alchemy.

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Park and National Palace of Pena in Sintra, Portugal

The Park and National Palace of Pena in Sintra, Portugal is a national treasure. King Ferdinand II contributed to erecting this grand palace and incorporated styles of 19th-century romanticism and has Manueline and Moorish styles of architecture that is evident in the archways, towers, and domes.

Chalet and Garden of the Countess of Edla in Sintra, Portugal

Part of the Park and National Palace of Pena, stumbling upon the Chalet and Garden of the Countess of Edla is like stumbling upon a dream. This yellow cottage in the woods is surrounded by trees and beautiful blooming flowers. It is designated a Property of Public Interest as of 1993 and is a UNESCO World Heritage site as of 1995. Nearby there are gardens and a horse stables.