June 4th: Palace of Monserrate closes earlier. Learn more. /// Palace of Pena: visit by time slots only; verify the entrance date and time on your ticket; there is no delay tolerance. Learn more

Moorish Castle – The people who occupied Sintra

How did the Moors live before the conquest of King Afonso Henriques? What was the castle they built at the top of the Sintra hills used for? And what happened to the Moors after the Christian populations settled there? Students of all ages are offered various activities to learn more about this fascinating period in Portugal's history.