The day I arrived, the Portuguese national parks service announced that all but one of Sintra’s palaces would be closed due ...
A Portuguese village ... Portugal. Several people had died. Sintra was not directly under threat, but the dry conditions meant any spark could ignite the Unesco-listed town. The fate of my castle ...
The Prehistoric Pile Dwellings Around the Alps in Switzerland was just named the most stunning UNESCO World Heritage Site ...
Braga, one of Portugal’s oldest cities, is steeped in religious and architectural history. A visit to the Bom Jesus do Monte ...
Europe is a continent that never fails to captivate, with its world-renowned landmarks, stunning cities, and rich history.
Europe is home to some of the most breathtaking palaces in the world, each one built to showcase power, wealth, and royal ...
you can take a break to try Portugal’s famed pastel de nata (custard tart). If you’ve got the time, a day trip to Sintra’s stunning, bright-yellow castle and to the town of Evora is worth it.
Bring comfortable shoes: You'll need to do a lot of walking to enjoy the major sites, including the National Palace of Sintra, the National Palace of Pena and the Moors' Castle, an 8th or 9th ...