July is FULL of activity!

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The Medieval times are represented all through the month with the jousting we had last weekend (anounced on our facebook page) and now the FAIR! The familiar venue of the São Pedro Fair will be very lively, its main attraction being an exhibition of traditional objects and arts that will take the visitor back in time, making Sintra an attractive place, whilst contributing toward the preservation of traditions. The medieval market will be open on Friday (16th) from 5pm to 11h30pm and on Saturday (17th) and Sunday (18th), from 3pm to 11h30 pm. Admission is free. Take the bus 433 from from the Historical Center.

AND from July 30 until August 1st in the Square in front of the Queluz National Palace there is the 18th Century Fair, the golden era of the Palace. With this historical recreation of Queen Maria 1st's reign, you can make a real 'journey in time', during which several craftsmen and shopkeepers will demonstrate crafts and trades of the period. There will be tableau vivants as well as real characters, making it possible to get to know and experience, in a playful and cultural manner, the time when Queluz was the seat of the Portuguese court. Friday the 30th 5-11h30pm & Saturday and Sunday 3-11h30pm. Admission is also free. 20 minutes in the local Sintra - Lisbon train.

Sintra Fashion 2010 will be held on July 16th (Friday) at 9h30pm, in the square of Sintra National Palace. For one evening, Sintra World Heritage will be the main center of Portuguese fashion, filled with light, sound and beauty. Fashion designers João Rolo, Miguel Vieira, Américo Tavar, Carlos Gil, and Storytailors as well as the fashion jeweler Gil the Sousa will be showing their latest collections. Live music by famous musicians, stand-up comedy and famous presenters will 'crown' the event. Admission is free! Just walk up from Casa do Valle, 400 meters to the square.

Also worth mentioning is the international, annual dog show of Sintra: 24 and 25 of July in São João de Lampas, between 10am and 7pm on both days. (10 kms from Casa do Valle). This is a huge show, with about 600 dogs in the national and another 600 in the international competitions.

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