Things to do in Moorish Castle
The Moorish Castle is a military fortification located in the municipality of Sintra. It was classified World Heritage by UNESCO in 1995.
The castle was established during the 9th-century by the North African Moors. Its mountaintop location looking over the Tagus River made it an ideal strategic place to defend the town of Sintra, but it fell into disrepair after the Christian conquest of Portugal.
It was acquired and restored as a medieval ruin, also in keeping with the romantic taste of the period, by Ferdinand II.
The castle has an irregular plan and is composed of a double belt of walls. The internal wall presents a bailey, battlements and the reinforcement provided by five fortified towers. Inside, the Royal Tower is one of the most interesting features.
From the top of the castle, it’s possible to admire a unique landscape that reveals the town de Sintra in the foreground.
Our recommendations in Moorish Castle
Sintra and Cabo da Roca from Lisbon
Discover Sintra and visit the Regaleira Palace on this tour from Lisbon. Visit the westernmost point of Europe and admire the villages of Cascais and Estoril.
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Sintra, Cascais and Estoril full-day tour
Discover Sintra, Cascais, and Estoril booking this full-day tour. Enter the Pena Palace, relish the views of Cape Roca and explore the fisherman's village of Cascais.
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Small Group Tour through Sintra, Cabo da Roca and Cascais
Discover the highlights of Sintra, Cabo da Roca and Cascais, including Pena Palace, Quinta da Regaleira, and the beautiful beaches of Cascais.
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Moorish Castle and Quinta da Regaleira e-tickets with Sintra self-guided audio tour
Visit the Moorish Castle, learn about the history of Sintra and admire the architecture of the Quinta da Regaleira.
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Sintra and Cabo da Roca from Lisbon
Discover Sintra and visit the Regaleira Palace on this tour from Lisbon. Visit the westernmost point of Europe and admire the villages of Cascais and Estoril.
en, pt
Sintra, Cascais and Estoril full-day tour
Discover Sintra, Cascais, and Estoril booking this full-day tour. Enter the Pena Palace, relish the views of Cape Roca and explore the fisherman's village of Cascais.
en, fr, es, pt
Small Group Tour through Sintra, Cabo da Roca and Cascais
Discover the highlights of Sintra, Cabo da Roca and Cascais, including Pena Palace, Quinta da Regaleira, and the beautiful beaches of Cascais.
en, it, es, pt
Moorish Castle and Quinta da Regaleira e-tickets with Sintra self-guided audio tour
Visit the Moorish Castle, learn about the history of Sintra and admire the architecture of the Quinta da Regaleira.
en, fr, es, de
How to get there
Moorish Castle
Sintra
Portugal
Reviews Moorish Castle
“Tour bellissimo e il simpaticissimo Fernando ci ha guidato nella storia di Sintra e ci ha fatto sentire a casa!”
“Outstanding….a very special thanks to our driver guide ….PS….good idea to provide means to charge phones”
