The Castelo dos Mouros (Moorish Castle)
The Castelo dos Mouros (Moorish Castle) is located on a high hill overlooking the village of Sintra, in Portugal. The castle was built by the Moors, possibly between the 9th and 10th centuries, but a romantic renovation was carried out in the 19th century.
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The Castelo dos Mouros (Moorish Castle) is located on a high hill overlooking the village of Sintra, in Portugal. It is part of the Cultural Landscape of Sintra, recognized as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. The castle was built by the Moors, possibly between the 9th and 10th centuries, but a romantic renovation was carried out in the 19th century.
The breathtaking views from the castle includes the village of Sintra with its Royal Palace, and in the opposite direction the Pena National Palace.
Lisbon, Distrito de Lisboa, PT
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Discovered by Stefan Sahlander
on 10 November 2007.
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