Sintra, Portugal~ Moors Castle and it's Secret Gardens

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We took a quick train over from Lisbon and found the magical medieval Moors Castle, said to be built between the 8th and 9th century. It's now a national monument and a Unesco World Heritage sight.

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The castle gardens sit on the tops of the Sintra Mountains and over look the Historic city of Sintra. The area was covered in a sea fog this day making it seem even more mystical, as if we'd stepped back in time to explore it.

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The architecture throughout the area had so many beautiful fountains, statues and look throughs out into the layers of landscapes so beautifully planned below. You could get lost in it's mazes of wonder and detail.

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Many smaller chapels were built throughout the gardens in the same exquisite detail as the main castle itself and are left open for viewing.

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Stained glasses and angelic statues filled the raftered ceilings within these smaller structures found throughout the gardens, all glowing in colored light so delicately.

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The castle is nestled within a charming town filled with beautiful mountainside homes, eateries and coffee shops all surrounded by the Verdant Forest. This medieval architecture and foggy landscape left our minds in a state of dreamy fantasy. Moors Castle is exquisite!

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Such ancient, gorgeous places that have been created! :)

it was so incredible to explore all of the castles and gardens in Portugal w/ Bohden:)) We loved this place most of all!

I think I am in love with this place! Would you mind me using a few of these for back drop in a painting?

No!! I’ll send you a few more from the tunnels and caves here

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