Back to Sintra

June 17, 2024

Today was our last full day in Portugal so we returned to Sintra to see the town and the famous Pena Palace that dates back to the 12th century as a convent but later became a palace to the king of Portugal. Destroyed in the 1755 earthquake it was rebuilt and is still being renovated. We travelled there by subway, train and bus all taking almost 2.5hrs. The crowds were significant but we did see everything. The trip back was a little quicker. Once back we had supper, I packed for my 5am departure. I

Another view of the cloister the only part of the palace to survive the earthquake, divine intervention?

The Moorish castle below the palace, we did not have time to go there.

The best Pastel de Nata are made in Sintra, we agree.

The National palace that we toured as part of our River cruise.

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