Tourist Attractions in Sintra
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The small city of Sintra (perhaps better known in English in the older spelling of Cintra) lies between Lisbon and the Atlantic on a promontory of land between two gorges on the north side of the wellwooded Serra de Sintra. With its beautiful setting and equable climate it was an early choice as the summer seat of the Portuguese royal family. The beauty of the scenery, combined with the magnificent subtropical vegetation and the nearness of the sea, is almost beyond compare, making Sintra one of the loveliest spots in the Iberian peninsula, wholly justifying Lord Byron's description of it as "glorious Eden".
Early in 1996 UNESCO included Sintra in its list of world cultural heritage sites.
Early in 1996 UNESCO included Sintra in its list of world cultural heritage sites.
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Palácio Nacional de Sintra
The main attraction, located right in the heart of Sintra, is the Palácio Nacional de Sintra. While the white exterior appears somewhat simple, the interior is lavishly decorated with unique theme rooms.