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Sintra
National Palace is a 15th Century royal Portuguese palace located in
the hills east of Lisbon.� Today it the best preserved
medieval royal palace in Portugal, having served as a summer palace
for the royal family from the 15th to the 19th Century.
Much of the palace dates from 1415, when King John I of Portugal
sponsored a major building campaign.� The palace combines
Gothic, Manueline, and Moorish styles.� Perhaps the most
recognizable feature of the palace are its twin conical kitchen
chimneys, which rise above the rest of the palace grounds.
The palace is located in town, just a few minutes walk west from the
train station.� From the palace, you can look up and see the
Castelo dos Mouros towering
above the town.
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Sintra Travel Tips |
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LISBON AND SINTRA
PANORAMAS
Take a look at our Lisbon Panorama pictures to fully
experience this vibrant and beautiful capital city. |
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MY TRIP TO PORTUGAL
Read what I did to learn from my discoveries...and
mistakes. |
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LISBON AND SINTRA MAPS
Take a look at our maps
to get
acquainted with the city, landmarks, and public
transportation system.
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