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Quinta da Regaleira description
Located in the Old Quarter of Sintra and classified as World Heritage by UNESCO, the Quinta da Regaleira is one of these special places. Built at the turn of the 20th century in the romantic ideal, this fascinating ensemble of constructions which have been built in the middle of the dense forest is the result of the achieving of mythical magical dreams.
The imagination succeeded in achieving the revivalist sum of the most varied artistic trends - with particular reference to the Gothic, Manueline and Renaissance and the glorification of all things held sacred by humankind and particularly reflecting on Portuguese mythological and esoteric traditions.
Visitors should stroll through the exotic, fabulous spirituality park, feel the of the first Christians in the Chapel of the Most Holy Trinity, which allows us to descend into the crypt which reminds us of the symbolism of the sacred place and the world beyond.It must be experienced firsthand, the scenography of its gardens and buildings must be seen and admired as should the Palácio dos Milhões, a true of philosophy inspired by alchemy.
Rua Barbosa du Bocage, 2710-567 Sintra
Opening hours: Jan, Nov, Dec: 10.00 -17.30
Last entry - 17.00
Feb, March, April, Oct: 10.00 - 18.30
Last entry - 18.00
May, June, July, August e Sept: 10.00 - 20.00
Last entry - 19.00
Guided tours - advance booking: Tel: 21 910 6650
more information at: Quinta da Regaleira website: |
The increadible Quinta da Regaleira: the initiatic hell
indoor view from the increadible hell buttom
Entrance to the initiatic hell
The City Hall
Cabo da Roca, near Sintra is the westermost point of European Continent
Moorish Castle, at Sintra
Moorish Castle at Sintra
The Moorish Castle description
Originally, the
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