Sintra

Sintrais a town and a municipality in theGrande Lisboasubregion (Lisbon Region) ofPortugal, considered part of thePortuguese Riviera. ITis known for its many 19th-centuryRomanticarchitectural monuments, which has resulted in its classification as aUNESCOWorld Heritage Site. Although its heritage in buildings and nature is the most visible face of the historic individuality of Sintra, a whole literary heritage has made the area a legendary reference in Portuguese culture. It has become a major tourist centre, visited by manyday-tripperswho travel from the capitalLisbon. In addition to theSintra MountainsandSintra-Cascais Nature Park, the parishes of the town of Sintra are dotted with royal retreats, estates, castles and other buildings, including the medievalCastelo dos Mouros, thePena National Palaceand theSintra National Palace.