Sintra Palace from the outside

September 3rd 2007
Sintra was gorgeous. Most people take a day trip to Sintra from Lisbon, but I stayed for 3 nights, which was probably one night too long. However there is plenty to see there so I kept myself busy. It also forced me to slow down a bit qwhich I am trying to do before I hit London and start interviews for jobs, finding a house etc. I stayed in a hostel which was right near the train station. So ... read more

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Following its heyday as a world power during the 15th and 16th centuries, Portugal lost much of its wealth and status with the destruction of Lisbon in a 1755 earthquake, occupation during the Napoleonic Wars, and the independence in 1822 of Brazil a... ... read more

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