9Sintra, Portugal
Sintra is a town situated in Portugal’s Greater Lisbon region on the Portuguese Riviera. A brief train ride from the more well-known city of Lisbon, this magnificent municipality was once the home of the country’s many monarchs. Thus while a great number of people know little about the place, it oddly remains a major tourist destination nonetheless.
There are a number of noteworthy sights to see too. There’s the Castle of the Moors, the Chalet and Garden of the Countess of Edla, the Mansion of Penha Verde, the National Palace of Pena, Praia das Maçãs Prehistoric Monument, The Puppet House of Sintra, the Valdevinos Cultural Association, and the Palace of Regaleira and Tholos tomb of Monge. Take in the historic architecture of the buildings and don’t forget to enjoy a simple, romantic stroll through the lush woods there too.
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