re: Going to Lisbon in a few weeks (updated with pics in op and on pg 2)

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We are looking to stay in Sintra because that's close to the wedding venue. Anybody have any experience in that area?

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Was just in Lisbon and Sintra in June.

Lisbon go to Castelo sao Jorge, and you will be in the Alfama (which is the oldest part of Lisbon). Best views of the city are there. Also go down to Belem and check out Belem Tower and Jeronimos Monastery.

There is no Prado in Lisbon (that's Madrid). The Rossio is what you would want to check out.

Also Barrio Alto and the Chiado are funky little areas by the Rossio.

You can pretty much walk to everything (except Belem). Amazing town.

Love Sintra! Amazing history and a ton to see. The National Palace and Castle of the Moors are both very cool, but I really enjoyed Quinta de Regaleria.

You should try to get down to Cacais if you are staying near Sintra. Didn't hit the beaches there (went to the Algarve which is 2.5 drive south), but they look awesome.

Be aware that it will be very busy in August all around Portugal.

You really don't need to leave the Libson area though.