This originated with the publication of the poem Camões, by Almeida Garret, in 1825.Īlmeida Garret, who, together with Alexandre Herculano, introduced Romanticism to Portugal, evokes Sintra as follows: shady Sintra, beautiful Sintra, the healthiest retreat, the pleasant resort, / throne of verdant spring, / Who does not love thee? Who, if in thy bosom / An hour of life has passed, / Will forget that hour?. Famous personalities in Portuguese and international Romantic culture have not just left their mark in Sintra but, above all, have left the mark of Sintra in their cultural legacies. From literature to music, Sintra has inspired and fascinated many with its mystical and involving atmosphere. Various romantic figures have passed through Sintra.
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