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Long the home of Portugal’s monarchs, Sintra is a magnificent town of marvelous historic mansions, all set against the backdrop of lush hills. Sintra’s many castles include the Palácio Nacional de Sintra (a main abode of Portuguese royalty until the early 20th century), the hilltop and storybook Palácio da Pena, Quinta de Regaleira (incorporating several architectural styles and with gorgeous surrounding gardens), the Castelo dos Mouros (Moorish Castle), and the Palácio de Monserrate.
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1. Museu do Ar
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4.5 based on 174 reviews
Air Museum. Our purpose is to tell the story of the Portuguese aviation through its people and collections.
Reviewed By hans-jaguar - Santa Comba Dao, Portugal
The Air Museum is a museum of aeronautical material of the Portuguese Air Force, based at Air Base No. 1 (Sintra), the museum has two visitable poles one at the Aerodromo de Manobra nº 1 (Ovar), and a second at the Military Complex of Alverca (Alverca do Ribatejo). It has been created on February 21, 1968 and opened on Air Force Day (July 1), 1971, the Air Museum is under the responsibility of the Chief of Staff of the Air Force and aims at the conservation, safety and exhibition of objects of historical, artistic and documentary value, airplanes and miniatures of the same that it is possible to gather and preserve, as they constitute a valuable contribution to the history of national aviation. You can see all kind of airplanes, helicopters etc. it is very nice to visit, we anyhow enjoyed our visit, and are already thinking to visit the second one very soon.
2. Sinistra
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4.5 based on 22 reviews
Sinistra, the new place of Fado in Sintra. Great location, just two minutes away from the train station and behind the former City Hall. Different from the Fado Houses in the capital, Lisbon. A brand New Generation of musicians and Fado Singers - the so called "Fadistas". They are bringing us brightness and tradition at the same time! Only on Friday and Saturday! Come and visit us!
3. NewsMuseum
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4.5 based on 107 reviews
"OUTSTANDING, INTELLIGENT AND FUN" The greatest Media and Communication experience in Europe. The NewsMuseum invokes and explains the media coverage of episodes of recent history and allows the visitors to interact with Radio and TV. The equipment is very modern and participative and includes a small auditorium prepared for educational visits. The experience is available in Portuguese and English. Opened to everyone from Wednesday to Saturday from 10am to 5pm. On Mondays, Tuesdays and Sundays available for group visits and events by appointment
4. Anjos Teixera Museum
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4.0 based on 44 reviews
The Texeira studio is now an art musuem displaying their collection of marble art.
Reviewed By ottawahound
The national palaces and the moorish castle tend to dominate when it comes to planning a visit but there are several very fine little musuems to consider and which makes it highly desirable to spend at least one night, if not two, in Sintra. The Museu Anjos Teixeira falls into the small but very good category. Even then, you should allow at least an hour to admire sculptures and drawings by both father Artur and son Pedro. The collection is housed in Pedro's home, surprisingly secluded in a spot between the train station area and the Palacio Nacional. A lovely walk to get there.
5. Museu das Artes de Sintra
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4.0 based on 61 reviews
Portugal's first contemporary art museum houses a fine collection of 20th-century painting and sculpture gathered together by financier José Berardo.
Reviewed By elsachilds - Lisbon, Portugal
The Sintra Arts Museum (Museu das Artes de Sintra or MU.SA) is a beautiful building with a great museological space that has been investing in great exhibitions, like the one on Nadir Afonso that is about to end. The staff was incredibly nice, knowledgeable and helpful.
6. Centro Ciencia Viva De Sintra
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4.0 based on 35 reviews
The Sintra Live Science Centre (Centro Ciencia Viva de Sintra) invites public of all ages to explore a dynamic and interactive museum. Do it on you own, or as part of a family outing, in one of the most emblematic areas of Portugal - Sintra. The Centre has 29 interactive units focusing on several science and technology topics: water, the human body, physics phenomena,environment and astronomy.
7. Museu Ferreira De Castro
8. Museu do Bonsai
9. Museu de Historia Natural
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4.0 based on 23 reviews
Sintra's Natural History Museum is located in the historic centre of Sintra's Old Town, in a 19th century building (1893, more specifically). It houses an ongoing public exhibition which emerged from the collection belonging to Miguel Barbosa and his wife, , who, for over 50 years built a unique collection comprising thousands of fossils of incalculable cultural and scientific value.
10. Sintra Myths and Legends Interactive Centre
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3.5 based on 3 reviews
