Moorish fortress
Description:
The Moorish fortress is located on Mount Serra de Sintra, in Sintra. The fortress was built by the Moors between the IX and X centuries, and already in 1147 it was stormed by Alfon Henry during the war in the name of establishing Christian rule in Portugal. After the XV century, the fortress ceased to be a strategic object and to this day delights many travelers.
The walls of the fortress stand on huge boulders, and the watchtowers offer a panoramic view of the city, green parks and the nearby Pena Palace. The same towers fly the flags of Portugal from different times. Inside the fortress you will find potable water tanks built by the Moors in case of a siege.
The opportunity to walk along winding stairs, admire the city from a bird's eye view and visit the nearby Palace of Pena will cost you 12 euros.