Sintra , beautiful village in the foothills of the Sierra of the same name, its unique characteristics have led UNESCO to classify it as a world heritage site was required to create a specific category for that purpose - that of "cultural landscape" - believes that such both the natural wealth as the built heritage in the village and mountains. The Sierra of lush greenery, is inserted in the Sintra-Cascais Natural Park.
Sintra was since remote times and the venue for the setting of several people who passed through the Iberian Peninsula and here left traces of their presence, many of which are exhibited in the Archaeological Museum Odrinhas, nearby.
Shrouded in a mist feature, is the Serra de Sintra we can find the Moorish Castle, built during the Arab domination, the Pena Palace, the Convent of the Capuchins, the National Palace and the Palace and Gardens of exotic Monserrate.
In his three National Palaces - Vila, Pena and Queluz - and the series of Museums Municipal wonder is a significant collection of historic and artistic.
Built in an area of greatest slope in the foothills of the Sierra, the "Old Town" develops between the National Palace, the former Royal Palace, and the Sierra itself.
In the oldest core of the historic center of medieval settlement, multiply. The large properties, isolated by trees and walls covered with moss and ferns, the shadow and humid climate favors. This vegetation is part of the image and specificity of the Historical Center of Sintra.
The horse-drawn carriages that operate between the town and the Serra, are a great way to know Sintra. Departures and arrivals are held in the square opposite the Palace of Vila.
The beaches that stand out in a radius of 8 to 20km are the Samara Beach, Playa Adraga, Praia das Macas, to the watermills Sea Beach, Praia do Magoito, Praia da Aguda known and Praia Grande. A special mention deserves the desserts of Sintra, including pillows and the famous cheesecakes that, according to references in ancient documents, it has been fashioned in the century. XII and part payment of the list of forums.
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