Architectural Delights at Sintra

Sintra is one destination that has of late gained much popularity. It is quaint and charming and is both historic and beautiful.

Sintra

Located one and a half hours away from Lisbon, on the Atlantic coast, Sintra was declared a UNESCO World Heritage in 1995.

Pena National Palace

Rising out of the foggy hills with the colour scheme of a Lego set is the Pena National Palace. In the mid-1800s, the spectacular building went through a royal makeover when Queen Maria and King Ferdinand thought it would make an amazing summer retreat.

The Islamic Castle

Constructed around 1300 years back, the charming magical Castelo dos Mouros, also known as The Moors Castle or Moorish Castle is an incredible fortress built by the Visigoths. If you are planning to explore the ruins and tour the stone walls ensure to reserve your stay in a hotel in Sintra the likes of Tivoli Sintra Hotel as it gives easy access to many of the must-visit attractions.

The Monserrate Estate

A wealthy British trader who was inspired by the exotic architectural marvels of India built the spectacular Monserrate palace and gardens at the end of the 18th Century. The architects who built the palace united Indian designs with Iberian Islamic and North African concepts along with European influences to create the one of a kind masterpiece known as the Monserrate Estate.

Auburn Silver is a travel writer who has a passion for fashion and a deep interest in admiring new and exotic attractions around the world. Google+