Who had Quinta da Regaleira built?

The Quinta da Regaleira was sent build in the early decades of the 20th century, by Carvalho Monteiro, who commissioned the Italian set designer Luigi Manini with the project.

The culture and creativity of these two personalities resulted in an eclectic-revivalist architectural ensemble, with a particular focus on the Manueline, Renaissance. Medieval and Classical styles.

Quinta da Regaleira, in Sintra, is one of Portugal's most enigmatic monuments, famous for its romantic architecture and symbolic charge linked to Freemasonry, the Knights Templar and Alchemy

What you can't miss:

Chapel of the Holy Trinity: Rich in neo-Manueline details and esoteric symbolism

Initiation Well: An "inverted tower" 27 metres deep with a spiral staircase that symbolizes a journey of spiritual rebirth.

Regaleira Palace: Built between 1904 and 1910 by millionaire António Augusto Carvalho Monteiro and architect Luigi Manini, it mixes Gothic, Manueline and Renaissance styles.

Caves and tunnels: An underground labyrinth connects various points in the garden, such as the Leda's Cave and Waterfall Lake.