Sintra
 
High above Lisbon to the west is an Arab castle, the last King's Palace, and a lovely little tourist village.
 

Through the trees to the castle


The lower gate


Massive castle walls


The church gate


Into the main grounds


Begin the climb


Stairs branch both ways


Through the wall


The view


Lisbon below


Castle walls


The city below


The Palace above


Climbing to the palace


Palace front


Impressive walls


Looking out the back


Overlooking the terrace


Copper collection


Terrace coffee


Looking down on the castle


The village below


Another view of the village


The chimneys on the museum in the villag


In the village


Small shops


Portuguese pottery


Clocktower


Climbing around the village


Shops with castle above


Stairs everywhere


Tourists choice


Cobblestone streets