The Kingdom of Morocco has come for ten days to Sintra (a small town located not far from Lisbon) with the aim of organizing several cultural activities, ranging from traditional products and handicrafts to workshops of calligraphy, not missing a nice buffet of Moroccan food and music performances.
All of these were held at a very symbolic site, the Moorish Castle that reminds the Muslim past of Portugal to whoever visits it. Mind you, the Castle was built during Moorish occupation, 8th to 9th centuries. It seats on the top of Sintra hill, prviding a panoramic view that spreads from the old town to the farming area till the Atlantic coast.
It seats on the top of Sintra hill, providing a panoramic view that spreads from the old town to the farming area till the Atlantic coast.
Inside the Castle, normally a bit gloomy, there was a colourful atmosphere that for a while made me get the illusion I was somewhere else in the enchanting country that Morocco is.
The weather was very co-operative with the event and I enjoyed every moment of the time spent over there. As soon as I saw a calligrapher at a stall, I didn't hesitate to ask him to write my name in Arabic letters. Surprise of the surprises: Queen Leonor had been written in the paper! I could not help but smiling at him!
I returned back home crowned, yet not feeling the weight of the crown. Maybe it was made of paper!!!
Thank you!
Have a very enjoyable weekend!
I like that panoramic view leads my mind to far far away...maybe to the Kingdom of Morocco. :)
ReplyDeleteThe kingdom of Morocco is one of my favorite countries
DeleteThe kingdom of Morocco is one of my favorite countries
DeleteUnfortunately I haven't visited this castle when I was in Sintra... Thanks for sharing this beautiful view...
ReplyDeleteThe next time you come to Lisbon I´ll be pleased to show you the castle....and other surprising places
ReplyDeleteNow, looking at the photos, I realize I should have made a chance to go there and breathe the Moroccan atmosphere...
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