Sintra, Portugal

Sintra, originally uploaded by Alida's Photos.

he town of Sintra, outside Lisbon

In the background, "the Paço da Vila de Sintra" or National Palace.

"In the main square is the National Palace, dating from the 14th century. Its two gigantic conical chimneys are the town's most recognizable landmarks, while the rest of the building is a combination of the Moorish, Gothic and Manueline styles."