Sintra Religious Pictures

• Lisbon District
• Portugal
• Europe
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Situated in the centre of Sintra, this medieval royal palace was classified a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1995.

Powerful Atlantic waves crash into the high sheer cliffs at this rugged patch of headland, the westernmost point of continental Europe. 

Medieval castles, royal parklands and forested mountains surround historic streetscapes just a short drive from the fresh seafood and surf of the Portugal coast.

Situated in the centre of Sintra, this medieval royal palace was classified a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1995.

This exuberant construction, a former royal retreat set high in the hills of Sintra, features a colorful assortment of turreted towers and domes. 

Powerful Atlantic waves crash into the high sheer cliffs at this rugged patch of headland, the westernmost point of continental Europe.