The fortified walls and turrets of the 10th century Moorish Castle of the Moors (Castelo dos Mouros) above Sintra, Portugal.


The fortified walls and turrets of the 10th century Moorish Castle of the Moors (Castelo dos Mouros) above Sintra, Portugal. Once the home of Portugal’s monarchs, Sintra is now a popular tourist attraction area with a plethora of castles and opulent historic mansions nestled in and on top of some beautiful hills.


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Location: Sintra, Portugal
Photo credit: © Rob Watkins / Alamy / Afripics
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