Although its history dates back to the Neolithic, the Roman Empire, and Moorish rule, it was Portuguese Royalty who made it ...

Nearby Sintra's cultural landscape is designated ... makes it a desirable place to pose for pictures. In total, Portugal is home to 15 UNESCO World Heritage sites, one of which includes the ...

Discover the enchanting town of Sintra, Portugal, a destination known for its fairy-tale palaces, lush gardens, and rich history. Nestled in the hills of the Serra de Sintra, this UNESCO World ...

SINTRA, Portugal (AP) — The doorbell to Martinho de Almada Pimentel’s house is hard to find, and he likes it that way. It’s a long rope that, when pulled, rings a literal bell on the roof that lets ...

Like many people who enjoy browsing through travel sites, I’d seen photos of Pena Palace in Sintra, Portugal. It’s a place that seems almost too good to be true; the shapes, colors ...

The English poet never could resist a pretty face or a romantic vista, and Sintra, which served as a coastal retreat for Portugal’s rulers, has plenty of the latter. Highlights include the ...

12 Photos View Slide Show › By Roxana Popescu This contemporary villa sits on nearly three acres in the tourist-friendly town of Sintra, about three miles from Portugal’s southwestern ...

What It Is: A 2013 Nissan Sentra prototype wearing zebra-stripe black and white camouflage. The Sentra likely is the next Nissan vehicle in line to get a major update; the company also has plans ...

Sintra is about 20 miles west of Portugal's big-city capital, Lisbon. But its climate and environment feel a world away. In some of Sintra's higher elevations, "it feels like the jungle," says ...