Sintra

British

/ ˈsɪntrə /

noun

Former name: Cintra. a town in central Portugal, near Lisbon, in the Sintra mountains: noted for its castles and palaces and the beauty of its setting: tourism

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Most tourists make the trek from Lisbon to Sintra, the Unesco-designated site of the curiously Arabesque summer palace built by Portuguese kings.

From The Wall Street Journal

We explore historic and natural sights in Lisbon and nearby, including the breathtaking hills nestling the palaces of Sintra.

From The Wall Street Journal

Another favorite is Marisqueira Sintra, a Portuguese restaurant with beautiful views of downtown and the Hercílio Luz Bridge, the symbol of Florianópolis.

From The Wall Street Journal

Spend a few days in the city, then head to nearby areas like Sintra or Porto, both just a short train ride away.

From Salon

Federal Reserve and European Central Bank officials at last week's Sintra forum signalled more rate hikes.

From Reuters

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