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The Sintra National Palace (Portuguese: Palácio Nacional de Sintra), also called Town Palace (Palácio da Vila Vila=Town) is located in the town of Sintra, in the Lisbon District of Portugal. It is a present-day historic house museum.
It is the best preserved medieval Royal Palace in Portugal, from being inhabited more or less continuously from at least the early 15th century to the late 19th century. It is an significant tourist attraction, and is part of the cultural landscape of Sintra, a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Torre do Relógio
Located in the heart of Sintra, a picturesque town just outside Lisbon, Portugal’s capital city, you will find one of its most iconic landmarks – Torre do Relógio or Clock Tower. This majestic tower has stood tall for centuries and offers visitors an intriguing glimpse into Portugal’s rich history.
The Torre do Relógio is steeped in history that dates back to the early 16th century. The tower was initially constructed as part of the Royal Palace complex during the reign of King Manuel I, who ruled from 1495-1521. It served not only as a timekeeper but also as an important symbol of royal power and prestige.
In its long existence, it has survived earthquakes and wars while maintaining much of its original structure. The clock itself was installed later on in the 19th century under Queen Maria II’s orders during her reign (1834-1853). Withstanding time and elements alike, this remarkable edifice continues to function today both as a historical monument and a working clock tower. - Explorial
Sintra ('sĩtɾɐ) è un comune portoghese del distretto di Lisbona, nell'omonima regione. È un importante centro della provincia storica dell'Estremadura, situato all'estremo nord della Serra che porta lo stesso nome, in un paesaggio che comprende pareti rocciose e lussureggianti giardini. Dal 1995 fa parte della lista dei patrimoni dell'umanità dell'UNESCO.
Palácio de Monserrate and Palácio Nacional da Pena
Palacio de Monserrate, built 1789, is a beautiful small palace, a mixture of neogothic and islamic architecture, surrounded by a wonderful park
Palacio National da Pena, built 1840, a royal palace, inspired Ludwig II of Bavaria to built Neuschwanstein castle...
Sintra is a magnificent town of marvelous historic mansions, all set against the backdrop of lush hills. Sintra’s many castles include the Palácio Naciona de Sintra. An easy day trip from Lisbon by train or car but allow almost a full day to wander up the alleys of the old town and climb the roads to a variety of gardens and palaces. Some are private others have paid entrance fees. A trolley tour can connect you to the various mansions. This was taken under a Moorish arch the town features a variety of architectural styles influenced by Islam, Spain and Italy.
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The Pena Palace is a Romanticist castle in São Pedro de Penaferrim, in the municipality of Sintra, on the Portuguese Riviera. The castle stands on the top of a hill in the Sintra Mountains above the town of Sintra, and on a clear day it can be easily seen from Lisbon and much of its metropolitan area. It is a national monument and constitutes one of the major expressions of 19th-century Romanticism in the world. The palace is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the Seven Wonders of Portugal. It is also used for state occasions by the President of the Portuguese Republic and other government officials.
The castle's history started in the Middle Ages when a chapel dedicated to Our Lady of Pena was built on the top of the hill above Sintra. According to tradition, construction occurred after an apparition of the Virgin Mary.
In 1493, John II, accompanied by his wife Leonor of Viseu, made a pilgrimage to the site to fulfill a vow. His successor, Manuel I, was also very fond of this sanctuary, and ordered the construction of a monastery on this site which was donated to the Order of Saint Jerome. For centuries Pena was a small, quiet place for meditation, housing a maximum of eighteen monks.
In the 18th century the monastery was severely damaged by lightning. However, it was the 1755 Lisbon earthquake, occurring shortly afterwards, that took the heaviest toll on the monastery, reducing it to ruins. Nonetheless, the chapel (and its works of marble and alabaster attributed to Nicolau Chanterene) escaped without significant damage.
For many decades the ruins remained untouched, but they still astonished young Prince Ferdinand. In 1838, as King consort Ferdinand II, he decided to acquire the old monastery, all of the surrounding lands, the nearby Castle of the Moors and a few other estates in the area. King Ferdinand then set out to transform the remains of the monastery into a palace that would serve as a summer residence for the Portuguese royal family. The commission for the Romantic style rebuilding was given to Lieutenant-General and mining engineer Wilhelm Ludwig von Eschwege. Eschwege, a German amateur architect, was much traveled and likely had knowledge of several castles along the Rhine river. The construction took place between 1842 and 1854, although it was almost completed in 1847: King Ferdinand and Queen Maria II intervened decisively on matters of decoration and symbolism. Among others, the King suggested vault arches, Medieval and Islamic elements be included, and he also designed an ornate window for the main façade (inspired by the chapter house window of the Convent of the Order of Christ in Tomar).
After the death of Ferdinand the palace passed into the possession of his second wife Elisa Hensler, Countess of Edla. The latter then sold the palace to King Luís, who wanted to retrieve it for the royal family, and thereafter the palace was frequently used by the family. In 1889 it was purchased by the Portuguese State, and after the Republican Revolution of 1910 it was classified as a national monument and transformed into a museum. The last queen of Portugal, Queen Amélia, spent her last night at the palace before leaving the country in exile.
The palace quickly drew visitors and became one of Portugal's most visited monuments. Over time the colors of the red and yellow façades faded, and for many years the palace was visually identified as being entirely gray. By the end of the 20th century the palace was repainted and the original colors restored.
In 1995, the palace and the rest of the Cultural Landscape of Sintra were classified as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
The Palace of Sintra also called Town Palace (Palácio da Vila), is located in the town of Sintra, in the Lisbon District of Portugal. It is a present-day historic house museum.
It is the best-preserved medieval royal residence in Portugal, being inhabited more or less continuously from at least the early 15th century to the late 19th century. It is a significant tourist attraction, and is part of the cultural landscape of Sintra, a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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[From the archives 2016]
Sintra is a resort town in the foothills of Portugal’s Sintra Mountains, near the capital, Lisbon. A longtime royal sanctuary, its forested terrain is studded with pastel-colored villas and palaces. The Moorish- and Manueline-style Sintra National Palace is distinguished by dramatic twin chimneys and elaborate tilework. The hilltop 19th-century Pena National Palace is known for a whimsical design and sweeping views. ― Google
praia da adraga, almoçageme, sintra, portugal
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at the end of the 2010 Scott Kelby's Worldwide Photowalk Sintra Series
camera loaned from my good friend SergioLuisSilva(Estabas) thanks a lot mate!
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every piece of technology i own seems to be heading for complete doom!
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Located in the area of the Sintra-Cascais Natural Park, the access to the Adraga Beach is made through an asphalted road.
This beach is quite frequented during summer months periods of summer, and usually there is difficulty for car parking.
The sandy area has about 400meters and is usually filled both with visitors and fishermen. Actually, the left side of the beach, next to the beautiful rocky cliffs is the fishermen’s favourite spot of the beach.
This site is extremely beautiful and was, in 2003, considered by the readers and journalists of the British The Sunday Times as one of the best 20 European beaches.
It is possible to visit the Pedra de Alvidrar Grotoes, and there are also some companies that explore this region, including the visit and rappel on this area, among others.
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The best view of the palace is from a hilltop hike near the national monument. This was a no-fly zone. So I had to find a vantage point that was high enough to get a perspective like this. More pics to follow from my Portugal trip
Sintra Hills, Portugal
blog about the Sintra region www.jamesmillsphotography.com/blog/2016/5/mountains-of-th...
Not far from the capital’s busy life stands the Mountain of the Moon, as Sintra is also known. It’s always surprising to find such a place, where Nature is (still) pervasive, so close to Lisbon.
The vegetation is heavily landscaped in the form of gardens around palaces, but there is still much wild forest in Sintra. And it’s stunning.
The town centre is marked by the silhouette of the Palace, with its unmistakable chimneys. Of Moorish origin, it was extensively remodelled over the centuries and acquired its current form during the reign of D. Manuel. Eclectic and surprising, it combines Gothic, Manueline and Mudejar elements. It was never a permanent royal residence but was often used as a refuge by various monarchs.
Less famous but also remarkable are the many small palaces and houses scattered along the hillsides, many of which can only be glimpsed from afar, hidden amongst the vegetation and the mist.
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Perto do bulício da capital, encontramos a Montanha da Lua, como Sintra era chamada em tempos idos. É sempre surpreendente encontrar um local onde a Natureza ainda é pervasiva, tão perto de Lisboa.
A vegetação é, em grande medida, tratada e domada, sob a forma de jardins de palácios e propriedades, mas ainda há muitas zonas de floresta selvagem em Sintra, e é magnífica.
O centro da vila é marcado pela silhueta do Palácio, com as suas chaminés inconfundíveis. De origem mourisca, foi amplamente remodelado ao longo dos séculos e adquiriu a sua versão actual no reinado de D. Manuel. Eclético e surpreendente, mistura elementos góticos, manuelinos e mudejares. Nunca foi residência real permanente, mas foi frequentemente usado como refúgio por diversos monarcas.
Menos famosos, mas também notáveis são os múltiplos palacetes e casas espalhados pelas encostas, muitos dos quais apenas conseguimos vislumbrar ao longe, escondidos entre a vegetação e a névoa.
Not far from the capital’s busy life stands the Mountain of the Moon, as Sintra is also known. It’s always surprising to find such a place, where Nature is (still) pervasive, so close to Lisbon.
The vegetation is heavily landscaped in the form of gardens around palaces, but there is still much wild forest in Sintra. And it’s stunning.
The town centre is marked by the silhouette of the Palace, with its unmistakable chimneys. Of Moorish origin, it was extensively remodelled over the centuries and acquired its current form during the reign of D. Manuel. Eclectic and surprising, it combines Gothic, Manueline and Mudejar elements. It was never a permanent royal residence but was often used as a refuge by various monarchs.
Less famous but also remarkable are the many small palaces and houses scattered along the hillsides, many of which can only be glimpsed from afar, hidden amongst the vegetation and the mist.
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Perto do bulício da capital, encontramos a Montanha da Lua, como Sintra era chamada em tempos idos. É sempre surpreendente encontrar um local onde a Natureza ainda é pervasiva, tão perto de Lisboa.
A vegetação é, em grande medida, tratada e domada, sob a forma de jardins de palácios e propriedades, mas ainda há muitas zonas de floresta selvagem em Sintra, e é magnífica.
O centro da vila é marcado pela silhueta do Palácio, com as suas chaminés inconfundíveis. De origem mourisca, foi amplamente remodelado ao longo dos séculos e adquiriu a sua versão actual no reinado de D. Manuel. Eclético e surpreendente, mistura elementos góticos, manuelinos e mudejares. Nunca foi residência real permanente, mas foi frequentemente usado como refúgio por diversos monarcas.
Menos famosos, mas também notáveis são os múltiplos palacetes e casas espalhados pelas encostas, muitos dos quais apenas conseguimos vislumbrar ao longe, escondidos entre a vegetação e a névoa.