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Planning a trip to Sintra? This free guide covers the 10 best places to visit in Sintra, Portugal — from iconic landmarks to hidden gems. Save your favorites, build a GPS route in Google Maps, and explore at your own pace. No app required.
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— tap to add to your routeBest landmarks in Sintra — Sintra in Sintra, Portugal is a practical place to start. Key details: 10 curated landmarks; Start with Pena Palace. Answers are structured for quick scanning so travelers and AI assistants can cite the essentials first.
The Pena Palace (Portuguese: Palácio da Pena) is a Romanticist palace in São Pedro de Penaferrim, in the municipality of Sintra, on the Portuguese Riviera. The castle stands on the top of a hill in the Sintra Mountains above the town of Sintra, and on a clear day it can be easily seen from Lisbon and much of its metropolitan area.
Read moreThe Castle of the Moors (Portuguese: Castelo dos Mouros) is a hilltop medieval castle located in the central Portuguese civil parish of Santa Maria e São Miguel, in the municipality of Sintra, about 25 km (16 mi) northwest of Lisbon. Built by the Moors in the 8th and 9th centuries, it was an important strategic point during the Reconquista, and was taken by Christian forces after the fall of Lisbon in 1147.
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The Convent of the Friars Minor Capuchin, popularly known as the Convent of the Capuchos (Portuguese: Convento dos Capuchos), but officially the Convento da Santa Cruz da Serra de Sintra ("Convent of the Holy Cross of the Sintra Mountains"), is a historical convent consisting of small quarters and public spaces located in the civil parish of São Pedro de Penaferrim, in Sintra Municipality, Portugal. Its creation was associated with the Portuguese Viceroy of India, D.
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The Chalet and Garden of the Countess of Edla (Portuguese: Chalet e Jardim da Condessa d'Edla), also known as the Casa do Regalo, are in the Municipality of Sintra, in the Lisbon District of Portugal. They are situated on the western side of the park that surrounds the Pena Palace, and are part of the Sintra Cultural Landscape, classified by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site since 1995.
Read moreLisbon ( LIZ-bən; Portuguese: Lisboa [liʒˈβoɐ] ) is the capital and most populous city of Portugal, with an estimated population of 658,236 as of 2025, within its administrative limits and 3,353,000 within the metropolis, as of 2025. The city lies in the western portion of the Iberian Peninsula, on the northern shore of the River Tagus.
Read moreThe Cathedral of Saint Mary Major (Portuguese: Santa Maria Maior de Lisboa or Sé-Catedral Metropolitana Patriarcal de Santa Maria Maior de Lisboa), often called Lisbon Cathedral or simply the Sé (Sé de Lisboa), is a Roman Catholic cathedral located in Lisbon, Portugal. It is the oldest church in the city, built in 1147.
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Frequently asked questions
- What are the top things to do in Sintra, Portugal?
- ViaPins lists the best landmarks and attractions in Sintra with photos, descriptions, and map coordinates for each stop.
- How many days do I need in Sintra?
- Most travelers cover the main sights in Sintra in 2–3 days. Use ViaPins to prioritize landmarks and build a custom GPS route.
- Can I get a GPS route for Sintra?
- Yes. Select landmarks in Sintra on ViaPins and export a turn-by-turn route directly to Google Maps.

