Quinta da Regaleira
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The Quinta da Regaleira (or Estate of Regaleira) is part of the ‘Cultural Landscape of Sintra’, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It contains a romantic palace and chapel, with quirky features inside the building and the surrounding park. It’s worth a visit by itself, or combine it with a tour to some of the other fantastic areas of Sintra.
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2 Tips for Visiting the Quinta da Regaleira
Quinta da Regaleira | Wiki Commons: Susanne Nilsson CC BY-SA 2.0
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Mystics watch outQuinta da Regaleira is full of Tarot and Masonic symbolism eclectically mixed with the architecture of the estate. Those who do some research in this direction in advance will get more out of visiting the estate.
Ibis Fountain | Wiki Commons: Husond CC BY-SA 3.0
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Fountain, lake and cavesBehind a small lake with a waterfall is an entrance to some caves in the park - a place full of beauty and romance.
The most important attraction in Sintra: the Quinta da Regaleira
The neo-Gothic-Manueline jewel combines different architectural styles.Regaleira Palace
Luigi Manini built the estate between 1892 and 1910 for António Augusto de Carvalho Monteiro, which was unparalleled only in the royal palaces of Portugal. The owners of the estate had achieved considerable wealth through coffee plantations in Brazil, among other things, which earned the Baron of Regaleira the reputation of a millionaire throughout his life.
With gargoyles, ornate columns and battlements, elements of the Gothic style feature prominently at Quinta da Regaleira. The architect created a total of five floors full of magnificent rooms, all of which can be visited today.
With gargoyles, ornate columns and battlements, elements of the Gothic style feature prominently at Quinta da Regaleira. The architect created a total of five floors full of magnificent rooms, all of which can be visited today.
Chapel of Quinta da Regaleira | Wiki Commons: Kent Wang CC BY-SA 2.0
Chapel
Since the park is redesigned every summer, it also looks a little different each season - but some elements always return.
Initiation Fountain | Wiki Commons: Stijndon CC BY-SA 3.0
Initiation fountain and park
The highlight in the park of the Quinta da Regaleira is undoubtedly the so-called initiation fountain with its spiral staircase over nine floors (corresponding to the 9 circles of hell from Dante Alighieri`s Divine Comedy). It was also designed in accordance with the mysticism of the Tarot and Freemasonry: a compass rose is embedded in the floor above a Templar cross.An impressive system of underground passages and caves connects the fountain with other grottoes and the Unfinished Fountain that looks like a bad copy of the initiation fountain.
Overall, the park has a rapturous, mystical atmosphere that stimulates the imagination and is an experience for young and old.
Overall, the park has a rapturous, mystical atmosphere that stimulates the imagination and is an experience for young and old.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long should I plan to spend at Quinta da Regaleira?
It's easy to forget about time on the large grounds, and a whole day would be over so quickly soaking up the park, the palace and the chapel, and their many small design elements. You can expect to spend at least 3 to 4 hours at Quinta da Regaleira in Sintra if you want to see everything once. Read more.
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2710-567 Sintra
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Written byMaurizio MassaroMaurizio is a cosmopolitan, a musician and comes around. In his role as a content manager at TicketLens, he is always striving to find new offers as well as writing about sights all over the world.
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