The Palácio de Valenças was built in the second half of the 19th century by the Lisbon merchant António Ferreira dos Anjos. Ricardo Anjos Jardim, heir to the palace, sold it to the Municipality of Sintra in 1936. From 1939 the palace was adapted to a library, museum and historical archive. Today, it is in the Sala da Nau of the building that the Municipal Assembly meets.

Built in 1922, with a project by Master José da Fonseca, the Moorish fountain was built with the aim of enhancing the entrance to the village and “dignifying the most appreciated water in Sintra”. The widening of the road, in 1960, forced the dismantling of the fountain, being rebuilt 20 years later, not in its original place, but in the heart of Volta do Duche. In the revivalist architecture of the fountain, the great arch stands out, in which three other arches appear topped by neo-Moorish tiles, standing out in the center, the stone of arms of the municipality.

The Town Hall building is strategically located between the two neighborhoods of Sintra: Vila Velha and Vila Nova da Estefânia. It was built between 1906 and 1908. The facades are enlivened by neo-Manueline windows and an imposing pyramidal roof tower covered in tiles, decorated with the cross of Christ and the national coat of arms culminating, at the top, with the armillary sphere.

The National Palace of Sintra, also known as Palácio da Vila.

La Casa Biester est située au début de la Serra de Sintra, d'où vous pourrez profiter de l'une des plus belles vues de Sintra. Ce bâtiment a servi de décor au film « La Neuvième Porte » avec Jonny Depp.

Admire the beauty of the Valley of the Lakes

Admirez la beauté du Castelo dos Mouros. Ce château en ruines est niché au cœur des forêts luxuriantes de la Serra de Sintra, un lieu privilégié pour admirer la vue qui s'étend de Sintra à la mer. Serrant entre deux sommets de la Serra de Sintra, le château remonte aux débuts de l'occupation de la péninsule par les Maures, au VIIIe siècle.

Nous traverserons les jardins et le palais. Il représente l'une des plus belles expressions du romantisme du XIXe siècle au monde. S'élevant sur un rocher escarpé, il constitue le deuxième point culminant de la Serra de Sintra. Le 7 juillet 2007, il a été élu parmi les sept merveilles du Portugal, étant le premier palais romantique d'Europe, construit environ 30 ans avant le charismatique château de Neuschwanstein, en Bavière. Depuis le palais, le visiteur peut admirer un manteau d'arbres qui occupe plus de 200 hectares, constituant ainsi le Parque da Pena. Ce parc offre de magnifiques sentiers et promenades, ainsi que de nombreuses constructions paysagères. On y trouve des ponts, des grottes, des bancs de jardin, des pergolas et des fontaines. On y trouve également des serres et des pépinières avec des camélias, des rhododendrons et des rosiers de variétés inhabituelles et très rares. L'ensemble du Parque da Pena est aujourd'hui considéré comme le parc d'Europe, avec l'ensemble le plus riche et le plus inhabituel d'espèces d'arbres qui n'existent plus dans de nombreux autres pays et continents d'où elles sont originaires.

This small waterfall is very close to Quinta da Regaleira.

Also known as Palácio do Monteiro dos Milhões, a name associated with the nickname of its former owner, António Augusto Carvalho Monteiro. The palace is located on the slopes of the mountains and a short distance from the historic center of Sintra. Carvalho Monteiro, through the lines of the Italian architect Luigi Manini, transforms the 4-hectare farm into a palace surrounded by lush gardens, lakes, caves and enigmatic buildings, places that hide alchemical meanings, such as those evoked by Freemasonry, Templars and Rosicrucians. It models the space in mixed layouts, which evoke Romanesque, Gothic, Renaissance and Manueline architecture. Quinta da Regaleira is a place to feel. It is not enough to tell him the memory, the landscape, the mysteries. It is necessary to get to know it, contemplate the scenography of the gardens and buildings, admire the Palace, a true philosopher's mansion of alchemical inspiration, walk through the exotic park and feel its spirituality.

Lieu de passage du palais de Seteais. C'est ici que se trouve la carte postale de cette visite. Nous entrons par les jardins et nous dirigeons vers le belvédère. Une vue incroyable nous permet d'apercevoir le couvent de Mafra.

The Palace of Monserrate is a palace inserted in the Park of Monserrate. The exuberant romantic garden and the palace, built by Francis Cook, an English millionaire, are unique testimonies of the eclectic spirit of the 19th century. Among exotic trees, waterfalls and lakes, walk to discover a unique park. The gardens received species from all over the world and were organized by geographic areas. The lawn in front of the Palace allows for a well-deserved rest while discovering one of the richest botanical gardens in Portugal.

The fountain of Sabuga in the village of Sintra. Osberno (12th-century crusader) said that its waters soothed coughs, Aquilégio (1726) attributes it qualities in curing “bilious diarrhoea”. Currently, users attribute digestive qualities to it. It is a Fountain, urbanized at the end of the 18th century, between the walls of Quinta do Saldanha. Bring water bottle to fill up for free.