Lisbon 4 Day City guide – Daytrip to Sintra

Follow in the footsteps of America-based Saul Schwartz as he learns what the capital of Portugal has to offer.

What is most important to visit in and around Lisbon? Is Sintra National Park really worth carving a whole day out of your busy travel schedule to see?

Saul suggests a free walking tour and further exploration of this World Heritage Site.

Palaces of Portugal: Sintra

By Antoine Barthelemy Sintra is situated in the mountains near Lisbon and has contributed hugely to the Portuguese heritage in buildings and monuments over the course of history. In 1995, UNESCO recognised the importance of the architectural heritage and classified the city as a World Heritage Site. Most famous for its many astonishing 19th century…