.. jAlbum 39 Sintra, Portugal – 2025. Sintra is a resort town near Lisbon known for its palaces, castles, gardens, and romantic architecture. Attractions in and around Sintra include the Pena Palace, an ancient Castle of the Moors, and the Sintra National Palace. Volta do Duche is a picturesque, tree-lined street in Sintra slides/JEM_2691.JPG Thu, 15 Jan 2026 22:17:31 -0700 The bell tower of the Church of São Martinho (Igreja de São Martinho) which is located on the Praça da República (Republic Square) in the historic center of Sintra, Portugal The bell tower of the Church of São Martinho (Igreja de São Martinho) which is located on the Praça da República (Republic Square) in the historic center of Sintra, Portugal slides/JEM_2691.JPG slides/JEM_2692.JPG Thu, 15 Jan 2026 22:17:31 -0700 The National Palace of Sintra located in the historic center of Sintra, Portugal The National Palace of Sintra located in the historic center of Sintra, Portugal slides/JEM_2692.JPG slides/JEM_2695.JPG Thu, 15 Jan 2026 22:17:31 -0700 The Câmara Municipal de Sintra (City Hall), Sintra, Portugal The Câmara Municipal de Sintra (City Hall), Sintra, Portugal slides/JEM_2695.JPG slides/JEM_2699.JPG Thu, 15 Jan 2026 22:17:31 -0700 The Castelo dos Mouros (Moorish Castle), a medieval castle located in Sintra, Portugal. The castle was founded in the 10th century during the period of Moorish occupation of the Iberian Peninsula. The Castelo dos Mouros (Moorish Castle), a medieval castle located in Sintra, Portugal. The castle was founded in the 10th century during the period of Moorish occupation of the Iberian Peninsula. slides/JEM_2699.JPG slides/JEM_2702.JPG Thu, 15 Jan 2026 22:17:31 -0700 Lots of tourists in the narrow streets in the historic center of Sintra, Portugal Lots of tourists in the narrow streets in the historic center of Sintra, Portugal slides/JEM_2702.JPG slides/JEM_2705.JPG Thu, 15 Jan 2026 22:17:31 -0700 The Antigo repuxo da vila de Sintra, an old Manueline-style fountain located in the gardens of the National Palace of Sintra, Portugal The Antigo repuxo da vila de Sintra, an old Manueline-style fountain located in the gardens of the National Palace of Sintra, Portugal slides/JEM_2705.JPG slides/JEM_2710.JPG Thu, 15 Jan 2026 22:17:31 -0700 The gardens of the National Palace of Sintra, Portugal The gardens of the National Palace of Sintra, Portugal slides/JEM_2710.JPG slides/JEM_2711.JPG Thu, 15 Jan 2026 22:17:31 -0700 The gardens of the National Palace of Sintra, Portugal The gardens of the National Palace of Sintra, Portugal slides/JEM_2711.JPG slides/JEM_2713.JPG Thu, 15 Jan 2026 22:17:31 -0700 The historic town of Sintra, Portugal, looking up towards the forested hill where the ancient Castelo dos Mouros (Moorish Castle) is visible at the very top of the hill. The historic town of Sintra, Portugal, looking up towards the forested hill where the ancient Castelo dos Mouros (Moorish Castle) is visible at the very top of the hill. slides/JEM_2713.JPG slides/JEM_2716.JPG Thu, 15 Jan 2026 22:17:31 -0700 The Biester Palace (Palácio Biester) in Sintra, Portugal. The palace was constructed in 1880 as the residence for Ernesto Biester, a wealthy 19th-century merchant and playwright. The Biester Palace (Palácio Biester) in Sintra, Portugal. The palace was constructed in 1880 as the residence for Ernesto Biester, a wealthy 19th-century merchant and playwright. slides/JEM_2716.JPG slides/JEM_2719.JPG Thu, 15 Jan 2026 22:17:31 -0700 A miniature model of a town or village in the gardens of the National Palace of Sintra, Portugal A miniature model of a town or village in the gardens of the National Palace of Sintra, Portugal slides/JEM_2719.JPG slides/JEM_2721.JPG Thu, 15 Jan 2026 22:17:31 -0700 A stone lion statue in the garden of the Palácio Nacional (National Palace) in Sintra, Portugal A stone lion statue in the garden of the Palácio Nacional (National Palace) in Sintra, Portugal slides/JEM_2721.JPG slides/JEM_2724.JPG Thu, 15 Jan 2026 22:17:31 -0700 Norfolk Island pine tree in the garden of the Palácio Nacional (National Palace) in Sintra, Portugal Norfolk Island pine tree in the garden of the Palácio Nacional (National Palace) in Sintra, Portugal slides/JEM_2724.JPG slides/JEM_2727.JPG Thu, 15 Jan 2026 22:17:31 -0700 A street vendor's setup for roasting and selling chestnuts. Sintra, Portugal A street vendor's setup for roasting and selling chestnuts. Sintra, Portugal slides/JEM_2727.JPG slides/JEM_2728.JPG Thu, 15 Jan 2026 22:17:31 -0700 A street vendor in Sintra, Portugal selling patterned bags made from cork. A street vendor in Sintra, Portugal selling patterned bags made from cork. slides/JEM_2728.JPG slides/JEM_2729.JPG Thu, 15 Jan 2026 22:17:31 -0700 A street vendor in Sintra, Portugal selling assorted handmade artisanal jewelry and accessories A street vendor in Sintra, Portugal selling assorted handmade artisanal jewelry and accessories slides/JEM_2729.JPG slides/JEM_2730.JPG Thu, 15 Jan 2026 22:17:31 -0700 An abstract marble sculpture of a female form by Carlos Bajoula on display along the Volta do Duche in Sintra, Portugal An abstract marble sculpture of a female form by Carlos Bajoula on display along the Volta do Duche in Sintra, Portugal slides/JEM_2730.JPG slides/JEM_2732.JPG Thu, 15 Jan 2026 22:17:31 -0700 This sculpture is a piece of public art on display along the Volta do Duche in Sintra, Portugal This sculpture is a piece of public art on display along the Volta do Duche in Sintra, Portugal slides/JEM_2732.JPG slides/JEM_2733.JPG Thu, 15 Jan 2026 22:17:31 -0700 This sculpture is titled Eterno Retorno (Eternal Return), created by the sculptor Marius Moraru and is on display along the Volta do Duche in Sintra, Portugal This sculpture is titled Eterno Retorno (Eternal Return), created by the sculptor Marius Moraru and is on display along the Volta do Duche in Sintra, Portugal slides/JEM_2733.JPG slides/JEM_2735.JPG Thu, 15 Jan 2026 22:17:31 -0700 A veiled female figure, likely the Virgin Mary, by Luis Araujo on display along the Volta do Duche in Sintra, Portugal A veiled female figure, likely the Virgin Mary, by Luis Araujo on display along the Volta do Duche in Sintra, Portugal slides/JEM_2735.JPG slides/JEM_2737.JPG Thu, 15 Jan 2026 22:17:31 -0700 An abstract stone sculpture “Dancing Shiva” by Maria Kramar on display along the Volta do Duche in Sintra, Portugal An abstract stone sculpture “Dancing Shiva” by Maria Kramar on display along the Volta do Duche in Sintra, Portugal slides/JEM_2737.JPG slides/JEM_2739.JPG Thu, 15 Jan 2026 22:17:31 -0700 A marble sculpture Oui, c'est Moi by the Brazilian artist João Sotero on display along the Volta do Duche in Sintra, Portugal A marble sculpture Oui, c'est Moi by the Brazilian artist João Sotero on display along the Volta do Duche in Sintra, Portugal slides/JEM_2739.JPG slides/JEM_2741.JPG Thu, 15 Jan 2026 22:17:31 -0700 A sculpture titled "Alcoveto Vésper Moisés" by Portuguese artist Preto Paulo on display along the Volta do Duche in Sintra, Portugal A sculpture titled "Alcoveto Vésper Moisés" by Portuguese artist Preto Paulo on display along the Volta do Duche in Sintra, Portugal slides/JEM_2741.JPG slides/JEM_2743.JPG Thu, 15 Jan 2026 22:17:31 -0700 A sculpture titled A Kiss For Your Thoughts by artist Mariana Gillot on display along the Volta do Duche in Sintra, Portugal A sculpture titled A Kiss For Your Thoughts by artist Mariana Gillot on display along the Volta do Duche in Sintra, Portugal slides/JEM_2743.JPG slides/JEM_2745.JPG Thu, 15 Jan 2026 22:17:31 -0700 A contemporary marble sculpture by Evaldo Borges on display along the Volta do Duche in Sintra, Portugal A contemporary marble sculpture by Evaldo Borges on display along the Volta do Duche in Sintra, Portugal slides/JEM_2745.JPG slides/JEM_2747.JPG Thu, 15 Jan 2026 22:17:31 -0700 The Fonte Mourisca (Moorish Fountain), a public water fountain located on the Volta do Duche in Sintra, Portugal The Fonte Mourisca (Moorish Fountain), a public water fountain located on the Volta do Duche in Sintra, Portugal slides/JEM_2747.JPG slides/JEM_2748.JPG Thu, 15 Jan 2026 22:17:31 -0700 The Fonte Mourisca (Moorish Fountain), a public water fountain located on the Volta do Duche in Sintra, Portugal The Fonte Mourisca (Moorish Fountain), a public water fountain located on the Volta do Duche in Sintra, Portugal slides/JEM_2748.JPG