Palace · UNESCO
Pena Palace
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Castle · Portugal · Lisbon
Moorish Castle
A ruined hilltop fortress whose walls snake over the ridge above Sintra.
UNESCO World Heritage Paid entry about 75 min
For storytellers
Why Moorish Castle matters
The Moorish Castle's stone walls climb and curl along the ridge above Sintra, and walking them gives views over the hills to the Atlantic. The fortress dates back many centuries, to the period when the region was under Islamic rule. Expect steep steps.
Talking points
- The walls follow the ridge.
- Views reach toward the sea.
- Steps are steep.
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