Old photos of Sintra
10 photographs of Sintra, from 1976 to 2022 — each pinned to the exact place it was taken.
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What the photos show
The 10 photographs of Sintra on PlaceWas span 4 decades, from 1976 to 2022. 2 of them were taken before 1980; the other 8 are recent views of the same streets and landmarks.1 spot was photographed more than once, so you can compare the same street, square or building across the years.10 of the photos carry a written caption explaining what is in the frame. Every picture is pinned to the place it was taken, so the map below shows where the photographers stood.
Places in Sintra through time
Spots photographed more than once — compare the same place across the years.
Stories from Sintra
What contributors wrote about these photographs.
1970s · 2 photos
2000s · 1 photo
2010s · 6 photos
2020s · 1 photo