Sintra

Also known as Sintra Municipality, Cintra

Sintra (, ), officially the Town of Sintra (), is a town and municipality in the Greater Lisbon region of Portugal, located on the Portuguese Riviera. The population of the municipality in 2021 was 385,654, in an area of . Sintra is one of the most urbanized and densely populated municipalities of Portugal. A major tourist destination famed for its picturesqueness, the municipality has several historic palaces, castles, scenic beaches, parks and gardens.

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Sintra is a town and municipality near Lisbon, Portugal, that is known for its beautiful scenery and historic landmarks, including several palaces, castles, gardens, and beaches. It is one of Portugal's most densely populated areas and attracts many tourists who visit to experience its picturesque landscape and cultural attractions.

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Key facts

Portuguese subdivision.type: municipality
Portuguese subdivision.name: Sintra
Portuguese subdivision.official_name: Town of Sintra
Portuguese subdivision.image_flag: Pt-snt1.png
Portuguese subdivision.image_shield: Brasão de Armas de Sintra.svg
Portuguese subdivision.map_caption: Interactive map of Sintra
Portuguese subdivision.region: Lisbon
Portuguese subdivision.metro: Lisbon
Portuguese subdivision.district: Lisbon
Portuguese subdivision.parishes: 11 (list)
Portuguese subdivision.leader_name: Marco Almeida
Portuguese subdivision.leader_party: PSD
Portuguese subdivision.elevation: 175
Portuguese subdivision.elevation_min: 0
Portuguese subdivision.area_total: 319.23
Portuguese subdivision.population_as_of: 2011
Portuguese subdivision.population_total: 377835
Portuguese subdivision.patron: São Pedro

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Wikidata facts

Population: 385606
Area: 319.23
Elevation: 193
Official website: cm-sintra.pt
Image: Palacio Nacional, Sintra, Portugal, 2019-05-25, DD 78.jpg
Dialing code: 219

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postal code: 2714
phone number: +351-219-238-500
fax number: +351-219-238-682
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Contents

History
Prehistory to Moorish era
Kingdom
Joanine and Philippine era
Brigantine era
Republic
Geography
Physical geography
Climate and biome
Human geography
Economy
Transport
Landmarks
Prehistoric
Civic
Culture
Military
Religious
Sports
In popular culture
Twin towns – sister cities
Notable people
Sport
See also
References
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The area includes the Sintra-Cascais Nature Park through which the Sintra Mountains run. The historic center of the Vila de Sintra is famous for its 19th-century Romanticist architecture, historic estates and villas, gardens, and royal palaces and castles, which resulted in the classification of the town as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Sintra's landmarks include the medieval Castle of the Moors, the romanticist Pena National Palace and the Portuguese Renaissance Sintra National Palace.