On our two-week vacation to Portugal, my husband and I planned a fairy-tale day trip to the town of Sintra, less than an hour northwest of Lisbon.
Known as the first center of European Romantic architecture, Sintra is home to a stunning palace, the remnants of an ancient castle wall, and a sprawling estate designed by Italian architect and scenographer Luigi Manini.
It was one of the best places we visited in Portugal and a perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of Lisbon.
For starters, I was glad we took an Uber to Sintra instead of a train
We wanted to arrive at Sintra’s Pena Palace before 9:30 a.m., since we’d booked the earliest access…
