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Castelo
dos Mouros
"The Moorish Castle"
Standing
above the old town, like a sentinel, the ramparts of the 8th century
Moorish castle, conquered by Afonso Henriques in 1147, snake over
the top of the Serra.
On a fine day, there are breathtaking views from the castle walls
over the old town to
Palácio da Pena, on a neighboring peak, and far along the coast.
More wallls now than
castle, it was surrendered without a fight, as soon as it was learned
that Lisbon was sacked
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Ariving at the outer walls on
the forested side, we enter
admidst a full attack!
Actually, park guards were
burning some underbrush.
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From
along the walls, you can
see the walls wind off in all
directions, with Sintra
not far beyond (but at
significantly lower elevation).
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Looking
the other way, the
walls wind up and over the
back side of the hill face.
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Having
had a disastrously
horrible 16 hour flu/bug the
day before, this was the
best smile I could muster.
Revlon contract, here I come.
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Another
view from the walls
overlooking more of the walls
and the valley below.
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This
private mansion,
visible from the castle
walls, is the Quinta da
Regaleira
(by appointment only)
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