Chapter 7

THE INFLUENCE OF THE MOORS

Few buildings older than the re-conquest--But many built for Christians by Moors--The Palace, Cintra--Originally country house of the Walis--Rebuilt by Dom João I.--Plan and details Moorish--Entrance court--Sala dos Cysnes, why so called, its windows; Sala do Conselho; Sala das Pegas, its name, chimney-piece; Sala das Sereias; dining-room; Pateo, baths; Sala dos Arabes; Pateo de Diana; chapel; kitchen--Castles at Guimarães and at Barcellos--Villa de Feira 116-128