Located on the outskirts of the historic center of Sintra (Portugal), “Quinta da Regaleira” (Regaleira Estate) is one of the main tourist attractions of Sintra. It was built in 1910 and it is classified as a World Heritage Site by…
We got a long weekend and we had a voucher for a one night stay in one of the Vila Galé Hotels, to use before 2012. So, we took that chance to visit Sintra (Portugal). On 7 October 2011, we…
The “Palácio Nacional da Pena” (Pena National Palace), a former Summer residence of the Portuguese Royal family, is the main landmark and tourist attraction in the picturesque Portuguese town of Sintra. It is considered one of the major expressions of…
The “Torre de Belém” (Belém Tower) is located in the Belém district of Lisboa (Lisbon), in Portugal. It is classified as a World Heritage Site by the UNESCO since 1983. History In order to enhance Lisbon’s defense, King João II,…
The “Mosteiro dos Jerónimos” (Jerónimos Monastery) is located in the Belém district of Lisboa (Lisbon), in Portugal. It is classified as a World Heritage Site by the UNESCO since 1983. History In 1496, King Manuel I asked the Pope for…