(The perfect size for a glass of fresh squeezed orange juice - for Don, anyway!)
The National Palace of Sintra is located in the center of town. It was inhabited for nearly eight centuries by the Portuguese monarchy and its court. It was much used, particularly during the Middle Ages, as a hunting retreat and as a refuge from outbreaks of disease in the capital, or as a summer resort, thanks to the town's more agreeable climate.
The two chimneys are one of the symbols of Sintra and are connected to the wide kitchen where the large feasts were cooked. These chimneys are unique in Europe.
The Sintra National Palace is just as interesting as Pena Palace though not nearly as crowded.
There's more to explore in Sintra.
We'll take you back another day for another visit to another magical spot. Until then...
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