Fountain of Armés, Sintra

#25 among attractions in Sintra

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The Fountain of Armés, alternatively called the Fountain of the Moors, is a 1st-century fountain built by Lucius Iulius Maelo Caudicus, an Olisipo flamen, to honour the Roman Emperor Augustus, in the village of Armés, civil parish of Terrugem in Sintra. ()

Coordinates: 38°51'1"N, 9°20'35"W

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Fountain of Armés – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Quinta da Regaleira, Pena Palace, Seteais Palace, Palace of Sintra.

4.8 miSW
Palace and gardens hosting cultural events
Quinta da Regaleira, Sintra
122 min walk • Nestled in the mystical hills of Sintra, Portugal, Quinta da Regaleira is a captivating estate that embodies the grandeur and intrigue of turn-of-the-century architecture and landscaping. A true gem among Sintra's many UNESCO World Heritage sites, this museum is a...
5 miSW
Hilltop Romanticist palace in parkland
Pena Palace, Sintra
128 min walk • Perched atop a hill in the enchanting town of Sintra, Portugal, stands the vibrant Pena Palace, a prime example of 19th-century Romanticism in architecture and a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site. This fantastical palace is not only a museum but a visual...
4.7 miSW
Palace
Seteais Palace, Sintra
120 min walk • Seteais Palace is a neoclassical gem nestled in the verdant hills of Sintra, Portugal. Built in the late 18th century, this elegant palace exudes a sense of historical grandeur, transporting visitors back to a time of aristocratic finesse.
4.4 miSW
Moorish palace and tile collection
Palace of Sintra, Sintra
114 min walk • Nestled in the verdant hills of the Portuguese Riviera, the Palace of Sintra, also known as the National Palace of Sintra, stands as a testament to the rich tapestry of Portugal's history. This distinguished museum, located in the heart of the charming city of Sintra...
4.7 miSW
Hilltop Moorish fortress with sea views
Castle of the Moors, Sintra
120 min walk • Perched atop the Sintra Mountains, the Castle of the Moors stands as an emblem of Portugal's rich historical tapestry. This striking fortress, with origins dating back to the 8th century during the Moorish occupation of the Iberian Peninsula, offers a window into a...
4.5 miSW
Museum, Specialty museum
NewsMuseum, Sintra
115 min walk • The NewsMuseum is a museum dedicated to news, media and communication located in Sintra, Portugal. Inspired by the Washington’s Newseum, it was inaugurated in the first minutes of 25 April 2016, in an event attended by the President of the Portuguese Republic, Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa.
4.7 miSW
Palace, Gothic Revival architecture, Vernacular architecture
Quinta do Relógio, Sintra
119 min walk • Quinta do Relógio is a quinta located near the historic center of Sintra, on the Portuguese Riviera. It is classified as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO within the "Cultural Landscape of Sintra".
0.9 miS
Museum, History museum
Museu do Ar, Sintra
24 min walk • The Air Museum is an aviation museum of the Portuguese Air Force located at Sintra Air Base and with spaces at Ovar and Alverca.
4.4 miSW
Museum, Natural history museum
Sintra Natural History Museum, Sintra
112 min walk • The Sintra Natural History Museum is a museum of natural history located in the historic center of the village of Sintra. The museum has both at national and international level due to the quality and rarity of many of its exhibits.
4.5 miSW
Church
Igreja de Santa Maria, Sintra
115 min walk • Igreja de Santa Maria is a church in Sintra, Portugal. It has been classified as a National Monument since 1922 and is part of the Cultural Landscape of Sintra, a World Heritage Site since 1995. The church, with three naves, represents the transition between Romanesque and Gothic of the mid-12th century.
2.8 miNW
Museum
Archaeological Museum of São Miguel de Odrinhas, Sintra
73 min walk • The Archaeological Museum of São Miguel de Odrinhas in Sintra municipality, Lisbon District, Portugal owes its existence to the collection by the Hermitage of São Miguel of epigraphic stones found amongst the Roman ruins in the neighbourhood. Around the year 30 B.C.