RSSIn Sintra
Sintra is another easy day trip from Lisbon. Resting high on one of the hills, which the Romans believed had special powers, is the Palace of Pena, constructed in the middle of the 19th century.
Its style is unique: a blend of Moorish and Bavarian, as its creator was a German Duke. The Palace has been well-preserved, and the surrounding park is worthy of a hike also. UNESCO listed the Sintra Hills as the first World Heritage Cultural Landscape in Europe in 1995.
Train Tip: You can use the Eurail Pass to go to Sintra from Lisbon, but it’s not worth using a day if you have a flexi Pass. The round-trip train ticket is $3.90. From newly-remodeled Rossio station dowmtown, trains leave at least a few times per hour, as this is one of the heaviest traveled rail lines for commuters. The trip takes 45 minutes. Once in Sintra, buses leave regularly for the climb atop the hill.
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Sintra is a true treasure for the senses. It was known in ancient times as Mons Lunae (the Hills of the Moon), because of its strong traditions in astral cults.
Nice post! Just one question, is this connected to what Terri Glade was talking about on his blog?