{"id":120261,"date":"2023-10-22T08:33:48","date_gmt":"2023-10-22T08:33:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leviolonrouge.com\/?p=120261"},"modified":"2023-10-22T08:33:48","modified_gmt":"2023-10-22T08:33:48","slug":"beautiful-fairytale-town-in-europe-20-million-tourists-flock-to-every-year","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leviolonrouge.com\/world-news\/beautiful-fairytale-town-in-europe-20-million-tourists-flock-to-every-year\/","title":{"rendered":"Beautiful fairytale town in Europe 20 million tourists flock to every year"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.images.express.co.uk\/img\/dynamic\/78\/590x\/secondary\/Pena-Palace-towers-of-the-beautiful-town-of-Sintra-Portugal-5024327.jpg?r=1697820731491\"><\/p>\n<p>Sintra is famed for being the traditional summer haunt of the Portuguese aristocracy and once you set eyes on the fairytale towers and perfect pastries the timeless appeal is easily apparent.<\/p>\n<p>Nestled amid rolling hills and lush pine forests, Sintra is within easy reach of the capital Lisbon.<\/p>\n<p>The ideal day-tripper excursion boasts stunning squares, colourful palaces and no shortage of breathtaking scenery.<\/p>\n<p>Topping the architectural offerings are the Pal\u00e1cio Nacional de Sintra and the iconic Pal\u00e1cio da Pena.<\/p>\n<p>Home to Portuguese royalty,\u00a0Pal\u00e1cio Nacional de Sintra harbours a rich history with lavish furnishings and ornate ceilings.<\/p>\n<p> <strong> Read More <\/strong> <strong>Europe\u2019s best island destination is \u2018incredible\u2019 with \u2018spectacular views\u2019<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.images.express.co.uk\/img\/dynamic\/78\/590x\/secondary\/Sintra-National-Palace-5024329.jpg?r=1697820731532\"><\/p>\n<p>Over the generations, Portugal&#8217;s monarchs bankrolled various architectural transformations resulting in a flourish of Moorish, Gothic, and Renaissance influences.<\/p>\n<p>Perhaps the most striking feature is the palace&#8217;s famous towering twin chimneys which have been adopted as a symbol of Sintra.<\/p>\n<p>While Pal\u00e1cio da Pena is also a must-see attraction though visitors are advised to come at the end of the day to avoid the crowds.<\/p>\n<p>The UNESCO World Heritage Site has pride of place atop the\u00a0hills of Sintra drawing millions of visitors every year.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.images.express.co.uk\/img\/dynamic\/78\/590x\/secondary\/Sintra-is-a-most-see-destination-for-travellers-heading-to-Portugal-5024400.jpg?r=1697820731595\"><\/p>\n<p> <strong> Don&#8217;t miss&#8230; 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