Explore the fortified stone walls and towers of the Moorish Castle nestled on a hilltop. Learn of its origin and soak in glorious views from along the paths encircling the castle.
Højdepunkter
Højdepunkter
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Visit the Castle of the Moors, uncover treasures from a bygone era, and get straight to exploring this ancient fortification.
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Marvel at the Moorish ruins, with artifacts from the Bronze Age, Iron Age, and the Neolithic period.
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Rewind centuries back in time and learn about the history and conquests of the Castle. Get an audio guide in English, Spanish, French and Portuguese.
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Admire the unique landscape in the foreground featuring Sintra, the hills, the Atlantic Ocean, and more.
Inkluderet
Inkluderet
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Entry to Moorish Castle
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Free audio guide in Portuguese, English, Spanish, and French
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Offline content: text, audio narration, & maps (optional)
Ikke inkluderet
Ikke inkluderet
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Guide
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Hotel transfers
Afbestillingsregler
Afbestillingsregler
Disse billetter kan ikke annulleres eller ombookes.
Anmeldelser
Anmeldelser
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Allen
dec., 2024
Kamilia
dec., 2024
Fabia
nov., 2024
Corey
nov., 2024
Danielle
nov., 2024
Your experience
Your experience
In the days of yore when large swathes of Portugal were occupied by the Moors, a fortress was built to serve the purpose of a watchtower and an observation post. Over time, its allegiance changed from the Moors to the Vikings to the Moors before finally perishing at the hands of Christian rule. As Sintra's strategic importance dwindled, the castle was eventually abandoned. However, the mid-19th century saw a restoration project influenced by the Romantic tastes of the era and undertaken by Ferdinand II. Go further in-depth into the castle's history with an informative audio guide in English.
The views from the walls of the castle are truly spectacular. To the south, you can see beyond the river Tejo to Arrabida, and to the west, Cabo da Roca, and to the north, Peniche. From up here, you can also admire the Pena Palace and the hills of Sintra, covered in green and dotted with beautiful homesteads and romantic chalets. Archeological excavations continue to this day, and so far it has led to the discovery of a Christian graveyard and many artifacts that are now on display in the castle. Today, the remarkable Morish Castle is a National Monument, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site, and open to visitors from all walks of life.
Åbningstid
Åbningstid
Know before you go
Know before you go
What to bring
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Comfortable shoes are a must! You will find lots of stairs and steep steps inside, as you head to the top. You need to be a little bit fit to conquer this castle!
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Stay Hydrated: Take water with you because you can get thirsty after the many steps. During summers, it can get very sunny.
Accessibility
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Facilities: Wheelchair Accessibility, Reserved Parking Space.
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Manual wheelchair chassis are available on reservation.
Additional information
- Enjoy a free audio guide in Portuguese, English, Spanish, or French! Bring headphones for the best listening experience.
Mine billetter
Mine billetter
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Your ticket will be emailed to you shortly after the purchase
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Please display the same along with a valid photo ID at the time of redemption
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Kindly ensure that you arrive 10-15 minutes before the scheduled time to avoid any delays
Ticket redemption point
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Display your ticket at the Castle of the Moors.
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Address: 2710-405 Sintra, Portugal.
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The self-guided tour starts at Second Circle of Walls of Moorish Castle.
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