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Forts & citadels
Moorish Castle (Castelo dos Mouros)
Sintra, Portugal
High above Sintra, the Moorish Castle boasts thick stone walls from the 8th century. Climb its turrets for views of the town and explore underground passages.
Good to know
- Tickets
- Book ahead
- Crowds
- Very busy, go early
- Best time
- Early morning
- Best months
- Mar–May, Sep–Nov
- Getting there
- Best as a day trip
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