Images of Sintra

Pena Palace, Sintra, Portugal

A short train ride from Lisbon transported me back in time to Sintra.  A UNESCO World Heritage site, it’s a city filled with centuries-old architectural treasures and steeped in history.  Here are some favorite images from my visit.

Azulejo tiles in Sintra’s train station

Roadside Graffiti

Strange and wonderful Pena Palace

Fonte Sabuga, a public water source since 1757

Along the walk to Pena Palace, Sintra

Tilework in Pena Palace

The long path to Castle of the Moors

Castle of the Moors, built in the 8th century