Diego Freitas

Diego Freitas

What does the Tower of Belém symbolize?

Construction began in 1514 and was completed in 1520. As a symbol of the King's prestige, its decoration bears the symbolism of the Manueline style - calabrers surrounding the building, topped with elegant knots, armillary spheres, crosses of the Order...

What's in the Jerónimos Monastery?

In addition to the Manueline church, the monastery complex preserves a large part of the magnificent convent facilities that contributed to its international fame, including the 16th century cloister, the monks' former refectory and the old bookshop. Who is buried in the...

Who had Quinta da Regaleira built?

The Quinta da Regaleira mansion was built in the early decades of the 20th century by Carvalho Monteiro, who commissioned the Italian set designer Luigi Manini to design it. The culture and creativity of these two personalities resulted in an eclectic-revivalist architectural ensemble, with a particular focus on...