Sintra Clock Tower

The Torre do Relógio, or Clock Tower, is located just across the way from the National Palace in Sintra. It dates back to the 16th century when it was part of the palace complex. Originally just a bell tower, the clocks were added in the 19th century.

Standing at almost 30 metres tall, the tower offers views over Sintra and it is possible to climb the spiral staircase the top.

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Considered not only one of the wonders of Portugal but indeed of Europe, Sintra is truly a gem. Once the royal town of the country, it now deservedly holds UNESCO world heritage status and attracts hordes of visitors throughout the year. Its unusual geography, nestled in a stretch of hills surrounded on all sides by plain, estuary or ocean, and its subsequent climate, which is perhaps more…