Castelo dos Mouros Tickets

Ascend the hills of Sintra to explore the Castelo dos Mouros, an exquisite 12th-century fortress steeped in Arabian architecture, through this admission ticket.

Entry Ticket for Castelo dos Mouros

This entry ticket grants access to the stunning Castelo dos Mouros, an iconic fortress surrounded by impressive walls set in the scenic Sintra hills.

Originally a strategic fortification for Lisbon's defense during the Islamic rule over the Iberian Peninsula, the Castelo dos Mouros fell into Christian hands when Alfonso Henriques, the first monarch of Portugal, seized it in the 12th century. Following this, a medieval village emerged within its walls.

By the end of the Muslim-Christian conflicts in the 15th century, both the castle and the village fell into disuse until the 19th century revival led by King Ferdinand II, who undertook restoration efforts. This cultural and historical significance prompted UNESCO to designate Sintra as a World Heritage Site in 1995.

Since the 1970s, extensive archaeological excavations have been ongoing at the Castelo dos Mouros and in its vicinity. These investigations have yielded significant insights into the fortress’s storied past and the various historical events it has witnessed through the centuries.