Sintra Moorish Castle Priority Entry Ticket

If you go to Sintra,
don't miss the Moorish Castle

If you are planning to visit Sintra, a city near Lisbon, we recommend visiting the Moorish Castle. Designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1995, this popular attraction is visited by more than 500,000 travelers every year as it offers a great view of Portugal along with its long history. The process of climbing along the fortress wall, which is about 2 km long, may be difficult, but the panoramic view from the Moorish Castle is truly fantastic! It's not the end here. The harmony between the fortress walls and nature that you can meet while climbing along the fortress walls is also really wonderful. There are many photo spots everywhere, so why not take your time and take pictures as you climb up to the castle? 

History and Architecture

History 

• Built by the Moors in the 8th century
• Conquered by Christian forces in the 12th century
• Became the property of the Portuguese royal family in the 14th century
• Renovated and restored in the 19th century

• Combination of Moorish and Gothic styles
• Composed of walls, watchtowers, and towers

• Wall: The wall that follows the top of the Sintra Mountains
• Watchtower: Watchtowers in various parts of the wall
• Tower: Tower inside the castle
• Garden: Garden inside the castle
• Sintra view: View of Sintra and the surrounding scenery from the wall