Igreja de Santa Maria, Sintra

Name: Igreja de Santa Maria
Address: Sintra, Portugal
Telephone: +351 21 924 6260

#21 among attractions in Sintra

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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. ()

Alternative names: Architectural style: GothicCoordinates: 38°47'38"N, 9°23'5"W

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Sintra Portugal

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+351 21 924 6260

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Igreja de Santa Maria – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

0.6 miW
Palace and gardens hosting cultural events
Quinta da Regaleira, Sintra
17 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...
0.5 miSW
Hilltop Romanticist palace in parkland
Pena Palace, Sintra
14 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...
0.6 miW
Palace
Seteais Palace, Sintra
17 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.
0.4 miNW
Moorish palace and tile collection
Palace of Sintra, Sintra
12 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...
~1220 ftSW
Hilltop Moorish fortress with sea views
Castle of the Moors, Sintra
6 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...
1 miSW
Museum, History museum
Chalet and Garden of the Countess of Edla, Sintra
25 min walk • Nestled in the lush landscapes of Sintra, Portugal, the Chalet and Garden of the Countess of Edla stand as a testament to romantic architecture and botanical beauty. This picturesque chalet, also known as the Chalet of the Countess of Edla, was constructed between 1864...
~1760 ftNW
Museum, Specialty museum
NewsMuseum, Sintra
9 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.
0.6 miW
Palace, Gothic Revival architecture, Vernacular architecture
Quinta do Relógio, Sintra
16 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".
0.4 miNW
Museum, Natural history museum
Sintra Natural History Museum, Sintra
11 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.
0.7 miN
38°48'12"N • 9°22'55"W
Sintra Museu de Arte Moderna, Sintra
18 min walk • Museum, Art museum
0.6 miSW
Tree-covered peaks with historic castles
Sintra Mountains, Sintra
16 min walk • The Sintra Mountains, is a mountain range in western Portugal. Its highest point is at 529 meters near Sintra. The range covers about 16 kilometers from the resort town of Sintra to Cabo da Roca on the Atlantic Ocean.

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Which popular attractions are close to Igreja de Santa Maria?

Nearby attractions include Castle of the Moors, Sintra (6 min walk), Sintra Magic, Sintra (9 min walk), Toys Museum, Sintra (9 min walk), NewsMuseum, Sintra (9 min walk).

How to get to Igreja de Santa Maria by public transport?

The nearest stations to Igreja de Santa Maria:

Bus

Parque da Liberdade II • Lines: 433, 434, 435 (2 min walk)
Igreja de Santa Maria • Lines: 433, 434 (3 min walk)

Train

Sintra (10 min walk)
Portela de Sintra (19 min walk)

Tram

Terminal Sintra • Lines: Praia das Maçãs → Sintra, Sintra → Praia das Maçãs (19 min walk)
Ribeira de Sintra (21 min walk)