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The Mourish Castle sits on top of a hill above Sintra town. Busy tourist attraction so it is better to book online in advance.
Winding over two ridges of the Serra de Sintra, the Moorish Castle dates back to the early days of the Moorish occupation of the Peninsula - the 8th Century. After various attempts it was definitively taken by Dom Afonso Henriques in 1147, and there was built the first Christian Chapel of the borough, dedicated to São Pedro de Penaferrim. In the romantic period, about 1860, the walls were restored under the supervision of Dom Fernando II, husband of Dona Maria II, who afforested the surrounding areas, and gave the old medieval ruins a new dignity. Of note are the Moorish Cistern in the interior, and the so-called Royal Tower.
Winding over two ridges of the Serra de Sintra, the Moorish Castle dates back to the early days of the Moorish occupation of the Peninsula - the 8th Century. After various attempts it was definitively taken by Dom Afonso Henriques in 1147, and there was built the first Christian Chapel of the borou…
Very good history interpretation center. The walk along the castle walls is very nice and scenic but requires some 'condition': the steps are high.
initiated in the 8th Century and completed in the 9th by the Moors. It was taken over by christian forces after the fall of Lisbon in 1147. This too is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You can walk along the castle walls in most areas reaching heights offering panoramic views of the area and vicinity.
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Sintra, Lisbon