It was once a summer retreat for kings and queens of Portugal. It is named by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. It is 40-minutes by train from Lisbon. Unfortunately the day when I planned to go, the train operators were on strike and I have to join a yellow bus tour to go. Beautifully designed with a lot of artwork.

Not far from the palace is the historic old town (Sintra-Vila) with cafes, restaurants and shops that worth visiting.