Sintra Things to Do

This historical building can be found among the many neoclassical works of Sintra. The palace is located in the Quinta do Ramalhão. It was a large estate where Luis Garcia, owner of the land, ordered an aqueduct built, the Aque... more

This museum has its space dedicated to the exhibition of Ferreira de Castro's paintings, drawings, and photographic works. This Portuguese artist lived from 1898-1974, and dedicated himself to literature as well. Inside the mus... more

Once the Anjos Teixiera's house, this museum presents the most important pieces of art of Pedro Anjos Teixeira and his father Artur Anjos Teixeira, donated to Sintra's town council. They, in turn, acquired a water mill next to... more

The Black Powder Museum tells us the factory's story through the exposition of many objects related with its activity. Here you have information about the whole place, which was once the powder factory. The museum belongs to a... more

The 'Espaço Cultural Casal de S.Domingos' is one of the municipal galleries where painting, photographic, sculpture and pottery exhibits are displayed. It also serves as a center for the development and promulgation of local cu... more

A Lisbon native, Dorita Castel-Branco, donated her collection of art to the town council of Sintra. They now maintain a permanent exhibit of the artist's work at the Quinta de Regaleira. The interior exhibit showcases sculpture... more

This beach acquired its name because along the river that flows into Praia das Maçãs, there were once several apple trees. In the summer the apples fell into the river and washed up on the beach. This beach has an extensive sho... more

The original Building predates the XIV century, becoming connected to the Santa Casa da Misericórdia de Sintra in the XVI century (its founding date). This Church was the recipient of several donations and offerings for renovat... more

N. Sra da Peninha's hermit chapel was built in the XVI century; it was, however, the hermit Friar Pedro da Conceição that gave it the contours with which it presents itself today. From its baroque architecture we can point out... more

The interesting revivalist architecture of the Mourisca fountain makes it difficult to pass unnoticed. Built by the sculptor José da Fonseca in 1922, it becomes a stopping point between the railway station and the village cente... more