Decorative arches, swirls, pillared windows, ornate columns, gargoyles and turrets are everywhere, as are stained glass, inlaid wood ceilings and mosaic floors.Vibrant, detailed mosaics depicting the hunt in the palace at Quinta da RegaleiraHere and in the little chapel not far from the main house, there’s no such thing as ‘too much’.It is on the grounds and elaborate gardens of the estate where the real magic of Quinta da Regaleira lies. In the well there is a concealed passage that after descending 27 meters connects to a series of tunnels that run the length of the gardens on Regaleira Palace.A highly dramatic structure composed of twin towers flanking a central pavilion under which is the hidden one of the entrance ways to the Initiation well.As I mentioned in my post on Pena Palace, entrance fee to Quinta da Regaleira is not free with the Getting to Quinta da Regaleira is super easy, when exploring Sintra, I would highly recommend starting with Pena Palace as that is right at the top of the mountain or hill in Sintra. It stayed within the family until 1987, when it was bought by a Japanese business for private functions.
The palace, as seen from the bridge over the lower gate. Direct entrance to Monserrate Palace and Sightseeing. The main house features terraces with amazing views of Sintra Hills and the Atlantic Ocean. The grand house is split over five floors and has an ornate gothic façade, but the real attraction is to the rear with the enchanting gardens. The well was never used as a well and, in fact, was never built to serve as a water resource at all.
!Wow, that top picture is one of the coolest photos ever! If you start from the bottom, just bear in mind that you will have to walk all the way up the hill and it easy quite a steep and long journey up.
The Initiation Well symbolises the initiation ceremony for the Knights Templar.
Which is the nearest major town to Quinta da Regaleira or Sintra? The architecture is magical and anything that involves labyrinths, tunnels, lagoons and waterfalls get back into the light has me hooked. But that’s what happened when we both saw photos of the Quinta da Regaleira ‘Initiation Well’ in Sintra, Portugal.
A typical visit lasts 1.5 hours, with the majority of the time spent in the gardens.The Quinta da Regaleira is suggested to be visited on a second day of exploring Sintra and should be combined with the The walk, which climbs a couple of small hills, takes approximately 15 minutes (just under 2km), and due to the short distance there is no real need to hire a taxi.The Quinta da Regaleira contains many quirky featuresâ¦..António Monteiro had a vast fortune, and he spent lots on the Quinta da RegaleiraDirections: from the tourist office, follow the road (Rua Consiglieri Pedroso) up the hill thatâs past the small church (Igreja Paroquial).
The house was in construction for over 6 years, but on the death of Carvalho Monteiro, the house was purchased by Waldemar dâOrey. Quinta da Regaleira Entrance Fee
The place is lousy with palaces!How fascinating! A smaller well, called the “Unfinished Well,” contains a set of straight staircases, connecting the ring-shaped floors to one another. The true wonder of the Quinta da Regaleira are the grounds, which cover 4 hectares and were inspired by the ownerâs mystic ideologies.There are references to the Knights Templar, the Masons and dark alchemy, all hidden within the grounds. It was one of the reasons Henk and I went back (and then on our second visit because we had more time, we discovered that there is a smaller, unfinished Well on the same property, though this one is much grander). there is always something new to learn from this blog, keep the good work, Bianca.Yep, you learn something new every day Glad you enjoyed the post.Wow, beautiful place, amazing architecture, being a huge fan of ancient buildings like i marvel at the ability of the builders from ancient times to construct things like this even though they were no sophisticated building technology as we have today.I suppose you will just have to visit for yourself to see if the mystic activities are still happening…. Not because I’m particularly Christian, but because I love a good mystery, especially one that involves quests. If you book with Tripadvisor, you can cancel at least 24 hours before the start date of your tour for a full refund.
$40.79 per adult. Initiation Well is open: Sun - Sat 9:30 am - 7:00 pm. It changed hands many times between 1697 and 1817 and in 1840 was bought by the Baroness da Regaleira and transformed into an elegant summer retreat, with a palatial house and chapel. It was actually built for secret ceremonial purposes. ... A single ticket from Lisbon to Sintra costs €2.25/€1.15 (adult/child), with the return fare of €4.50. It’s beautiful!
Like the town of Sintra itself, there’s so much here one visit just isn’t enough.Oh my word! In the well there is a concealed passage that after descending 27 meters connects to a series of tunnels that run the length of the gardens.The place was brilliant white but over time has become the dark grey of todayThe cave of the orient Quinta da Regaleira is one of the hidden passages from the Poço IniciáticoThe house was constructed in 1904 by the wealthy Portuguese businessman Carvalho Monteiro, which gave rise to the residenceâs local name of âPalace of the Monteiro Millionaireâ.