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Covering a total area of 14,583 hectares (36,035 acres), the Sintra-Cascais Natural Park is one of Portugal's largest and most popular parks. Home to a diverse range of flora and fauna, the park is also teeming with historical monuments. Declared as a protected monument, the park boasts rich natural landscapes, a rugged coastline, dunes, lucid lakes and dense pine forests. Serving as an ideal destination for a wildlife tour with the family, the park affords delightful sights of weasels, badgers, foxes and wild rabbits. Bird watchers are in for a treat with sighting of peregrine falcon and eagle-de-Bonelli.

Palácio da Pena

Desde dentro de la flora se encuentra un monumento que se puede ver desde más de 50 kilómetros de distancia. Este Palacio fue construido en la parte superior de los cimientos de un antiguo convento en 1840 por Dom Fernando II, y en su estilo arquitectónico podemos ver es neo-árabe, así como las influencias neo-medieval, que lo convierte en uno de los mejores ejemplos de arquitectura Romántica. A su alrededor, se puede disfrutar los monumentales jardines, fuentes y lagos.

Museu do Ar

One of Sintra's most popular aviation museums, Museu do Ar is housed within the Sintra Air Base. Though the museum was established in 1909, it was only opened to the public in 1971. The museum's exhibits include a wide range of combat aircrafts, uniforms, flight gear, tools and photographs, offering insights into the rich history of the air base. History buffs and discerning tourists visiting Sintra must consider heading to the Museu do Ar for an enriching experience.

Castle of the Moors

Dating back to the 8th and 9th centuries, Castelo dos Mouros was constructed to protect the Iberian kingdom from invasions and strengthen their position in the province. The castle walls follow the ridge's contour almost flawlessly. The castle has a bunch of rectangular towers and an imposing circular one. Formerly serving as vantage points, the high points of the castle segue into mesmerizing panoramic sights of the town. Luring droves of curious tourists and history buffs today, the castle is a magnificent site for all.

Monserrate Palace

Built in the 17th Century, the sprawling Monserrate Palace is a prominent monument of Sintra. Located on the site of a former neo-Gothic house, the palace boasts spectacular architecture. This noteworthy structure stands as an exemplar of Romanticism. The surrounding parkland makes for stunning vistas, replete with verdant trees and sapphire waterfronts. Listed as UNESCO as World Heritage, the popularity and allure of the palace grew manifolds after its official inclusion within the country’s Cultural Landscape. Do consider heading to the enchanting Monserrate Palace for a glimpse of the glorious past.

Chalet and Garden of the Countess of Edla

In 1869 the Countess d'Ella, the German singer Elisa Frederica Henslea, married King Fernando II of Portugal. Designed by the Countess herself, and located on the western side of Parque da Pena, the building sparked Sintra's interest in chalets and made them quite fashionable. The house with its rustic design is almost North American in style as the Countess spent part of her younger years overseas.

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Bedeteca de Lisboa

Rua Cidade do Lobito, Palácio do Contador Mor, Lisboa, Portugal, 1800-088

This museum was opened in 1996 in the Palace of the Contador Mor under the initiative of Lisbon's Town Hall. It features a bookshop, a public library (with databases containing 5000 examples of Portuguese and foreign comic book authors), multimedia rooms, newspapers, reading for children and even comic strips. The museum also organizes temporary exhibitions, which are shown in this space.

Statue of Avelar Brotero

Gratuito

Alto do Restelo, Lisboa, Portugal, 1400

A celebrated botanist and professor, Brotero lived during the late 18th Century. His real name was Félix de Avelar, but he decided to change his name to Brotero. He took a degree in medicine, but his real passion was botany, a science to which he dedicated most of his lifetime. He was headmaster of Lisbon’s Jardim Botânico (Botanical Garden), and also an eminent professor and state servant. The statue standing in the Restelo area is a work by António Duarte.

Gratuito

Estádio da Tapadinha

Estrada Alvito, Lisboa, Portugal, 2715-311

The home ground of the Atlético Clube de Portugal, Estádio da Tapadinha is situated in the Alcântara region of the Portuguese capital. The stadium can accommodate a maximum of 10,000 people, and is used mostly for sporting events.

Miradouro do Monte

Rua Senhora do Monte, Lisboa, Portugal, 1170-107

Miradouro do Monte is located in Graça, one of oldest areas in Lisbon. From this miradouro you can see the São Jorge Castle and the Tagus River. A charming place, full of olive trees, this vantage point is close to a small 18th-century chapel in homage to Nossa Senhora do Monte. To find the miradouro, take the number 28 tram from Martim Moniz square, situated in the city-center.

Lisbon by Segway

Rua dos douradores 16, Lisboa, Portugal, 1100-206

Lisbon by Segway is an innovative way to explore a beautiful city, and you will find yourself unable to return to run-of-the-mill guided tours again. There are different packages to choose from depending on the areas of the city you are most interested in. If you're a foodie looking to taste the flavors of Lisbon, go for the Delicious Tour, which combines the best sights with the best eateries; if the history of the city is what you want to learn about, sign up for the Medieval Tour; the Sailor Tour gives you the chance to explore the beautiful area of Belém. Another interesting package is the tie-up with GoCar Tours.

Cadeia da Comarca

Praça da República, Sintra, Portugal, 2710-616

In the XIX century, the judicial district's jail was exactly in the middle of the village, where the post office is located today. By the end of the century, there was an increasing desire to move the jail to some other place, because, every time one passed in front of it, one would be disturbed by the prisoners.