Today we took a side trip to Sintra, about 30 minutes by train from Lisbon. Sintra was the get-away spot for Portugal's royals from 15th-19th centuries. (The royals themselves were gotten away with in the 20th century). There are two castle/palaces in Sintra, one very old and one less so, and each a marvel. The interiors are filled with breathtaking azulejos and period furnishings. Regrettably, the modern day castellans forbid photography inside, so we can only offer these snaps of the exteriors.
No other adventures or misadventures occurring today, we will simply post these photos.
Town square of Sintra. A charming town with gelaterias and other requirements of life as we know it.
Long shot of National Palace (the older one). The conical structures are chimneys; Rick Steves points out a certain resemblance to the undergarments of a famous pop singer.
Exterior of the Pena Palace (the newer one). Is there a certain resemblance to Neuschwanstein Castle? The builder was cousin and contemporary of Mad King Ludwig, and wanted to keep up with his relatives.Here are all our Sintra photos
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