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-Climbed top of the Cathedral of Evora

_Capela dos Ossos

_Churches of Graca ans Sao Francisco

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O Marques · Map · Travessa do Forno, 11. 1170-128 Lisbon. Portugal. Restauradores, Rossio - Baixa - Chiado. Directions · 213 468 070. Call Now · More Info.

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Santa Justa Lift in Lisbon - How to get there, price, and operating hours

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Popular scenic view : Elevador de Santa Justa (night time) Baixa/ Chiado
***Instead type “Covento do Carmo” or “ Carmo Convent” in Google maps/ Go right of church / steps going up towards terrace restaurant

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Santa Justa Lift in Lisbon - How to get there, price, and operating hours

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The Santa Justa Lift greatly improved the connection from the lower to the higher parts of Lisbon. Today it is now one of the city’s top attractions and a fantastic viewpoint.

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Shared route
From Morgan-Jupiter Apartments, R. Rodrigo da Fonseca 15, 1250-189 Lisboa, Portugal to Ginjinha Sem Rival, R. das Portas de Santo Antão 7, 1150-264 Lisboa, Portugal via Av. da Liberdade.
8 min (1.9 km)
For the best route in current traffic visit https://maps.app.goo.gl/3VxJG5TSkBetiL1h6

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Portas do Sol

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Morgan-Jupiter Apartments to Jerónimos Monastery

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 nous avons marché tout le long du parc pour ensuite marcher le long de l’avenue da Liberdade qui est le centre commercial riche de la ville, mais qui est de toute beauté.

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Morgan-Jupiter Apartments to Restaurante A Gina

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A Gina Restaurant- PEDRO RECOMMENDATION 

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Morgan-Jupiter Apartments to Restaurante A Gina

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Le château de St-George – vue panoramique de la ville

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Situated at the top of a hill, the Castelo de São Jorge is part of a complex defensive system which was gradually transformed over time.

Despite the material evidence uncovered during archaeological excavations, little is known of the Iron Age settlement and the Roman period they belong to.

During the Islamic occupation, the city was defended by lines of walls which were positioned on the south side of the hill towards the river. The layout of these walls coincided roughly with the walls of the Roman city of Olisipo (Lisbon), Within these walls was the medina or city and a line of walls encircling the hilltop where the citadel (kasbah) was located, with its the great residential centre of religious, political, military administrative and social power. kasbah) was located, with its the great residential centre of religious, political, military administrative and social power.

It was here that the medieval castle we know today was erected in the period following the reconquest of Lisbon.

We do not know, however, what the fortification and citadel would have looked like during the period of Islamic rule or at the time of the first Christian kings.

The appearance of the castle as it looks today (bearing characteristics attributable to "the gothic castle") is the result of changes occurring during the reign of King Afonso III (1248-1279) and/or King Denis (1279-1325): a walled quadrangular perimeter, fortified by 11 towers and divided into two places-of-arms; wide wall-walks; the keep (which has not survived, but which was probably over the gateway and attached to the wall); the barbican (a lower advanced wall built thicker at its base) in the eastern and southern areas, which was intended to defend the fortress's most vulnerable points; and a moat and Albarrana towers.

Where the western wall and the southern wall meet, there is a section of wall that goes down the slope, at the top of which stands the Torre de São Lourenço (St. Lawrence's Tower), associated with a city gate that has now disappeared.

This section of wall, as well as the one that delimits the northern part of the Praça Nova (New Square), are part of later modifications (dating from 1373) instigated by King Ferdinand for the defence of the city. The objective of this largescale project was to provide the city of Lisbon (which had expanded to the west and north) with a new and wider ring of walls to protect it. This fence, in memory of the monarch who built it, is now known as the Fernandine Wall (Cerca Fernandina).

Gateways

The castle has three gateways along its walled perimeter, which provide access to the interior of the castle. Other gateways, located inside the fortification, allow access to the first and second places-of arms inside the castle.

The Towers

The castle, with its quadrangular layout, features 10 turrets attached to the exterior wall and a tower in the middle of the interior wall which separates the two pátios de armas and which fortifies the circulation gateway on its south side.

The south face contains larger towers, while the west face has smaller turrets. The north side has towers with large staggered basements and compartments that suggest that they were originally topped by roofs. The east side features large towers at the corners and on top of the wall.

The Barbican and Moat

The barbican, located in the south and east of the Castle, was likely built in the 13th century.

Barbicans, of Almohad origin, were introduced into the Iberian Peninsula around that time and were lower walls built in the most vulnerable areas of fortifications, such as gateways or areas where the topography did not offer a natural defence.

The Castelo de S. Jorge barbican, thicker at the base and featuring a moat, was positioned next to the two main access gateways in order to provide a first obstacle to would-be invaders.

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Live from Ribeira das Naus, Lisbon ❤️ #lisboa #lisbon #portugal #wonderful_places #wonderfulplaces #beautifuldestinations | Lisboa without filters | lost. · Let Her Go

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15 Awesome Day Trips from Lisbon - Vegan Family Adventures

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Day trip suggestions

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15 Awesome Day Trips from Lisbon - Vegan Family Adventures

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This is our list of 15 awesome day trips from Lisbon. These day trips are fantastic and you can reach all of them in less than 1.5 hours!

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Sapa (famous pastry shop – queijadas)

Cafe Paris (nice to drink a glass of wine on the terrace)

Seteais Palace (great to have a tea or walk in the gardens)

Adraga Beach (considered one of the best in Europe)

Chalet Biester (exterior photos only)

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List of places to visit in Sintra

• Pena National Palace (Palacio Nacional da Pena)

• Pena National Park (Gardens)

• Moorish Castle (Castelo dos Mouros)

• Sintra National Palace (Palacio Nacional de Sintra)

• Regaleira Palace and Gardens (Quinta da Regaleira)

• Monserrate Palace (Palacio de Monserrate)

• Capuchos Convent (Convento dos Capuchos)

• Peninha Sanctuary (Santuário da Peninha)

• Chalet da Condessa

• Cabo da Roca (Europe Most Western Point)

• Queluz National Palace (Palacio Nacional de Queluz)

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We pile our golden frites high in a hand held cone and allow you to choose from our specialty sauces and fresh cut toppings to create your own masterpiece. Or choose from our chef created combinations of the month.

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Corticarte - Arte em Cortica (Cork Farm)

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Corticarte - Arte em Cortica (Cork Farm)

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Adega Mayor, Herdade das Argamassas, 7370-171, Portugal

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São as paixões que nos movem. Quando criamos qualquer coisa, motiva-nos sempre algo que envolve um largo conjunto de emoções, desejos, pessoas, locais, objectivos, ... Foi sempre assim e não é diferente no mundo dos vinhos.

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Cartuxa - Quinta de Valbom - Fundação Eugénio de Almeida, Q.ta de Valbom, 7001-901 Évora, Portugal

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A história da Adega Cartuxa escreveu-se pela mão de Vasco Maria Eugénio de Almeida, um dos maiores mecenas e filantropos do século XX em Portugal, que investiu na diversificação da produção agrícola, revitalizando a atividade vitivinícola impulsionada pelo seu avô, Carlos Maria, e apostou na plantação de uma vasta área de olival que se tornou, nas palavras dos próprios trabalhadores da região, na "fábrica" que nunca antes tiveram.

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MANIFESTE

Nous vivons à une époque de précipitation. Nous grandissons rapidement. Nous travaillons rapidement.
On mange, on boit, on dort vite.
On oublie vite ce qu'on voit. Et quand on lit, on lit vite.
On aime vite. On va vite en avoir marre. Et quand on n'envoie pas d'emojis, on écrit dprs.
Rapide n’est pas en avant. C'est juste... urgent.
Dépêchez-vous est pressé.

Nous venons du pays de la lenteur.
A lentement une saveur différente. Lentement, c'est mieux.
A lentement du respect.
La lenteur est un talent, et cela va très loin.
Oui, nous vivons à une époque de précipitation.
Mais si tout ce que nous faisons est pour hier, qu’arrive-t-il aujourd’hui et demain ?

Il existe plusieurs façons d’avancer. C'est à nous.
Éperon.
Plus. Lentement.

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No Esporão, gostamos de avançar no ritmo da natureza. Significa que criamos, inovamos e cultivamos com cuidado e responsabilidade, respeitando o tempo das coisas. Esta é uma filosofia que seguimos em todos os aspectos da nossa produção. Este é o nosso manifesto.
MANIFESTO

Vivemos no tempo da pressa. Crescemos depressa. Trabalhamos depressa.

Comemos, bebemos, dormimos depressa.

Esquecemos depressa o que vemos depressa. E quando lemos, lemos depressa.

Amamos depressa. Fartamos depressa. E quando não enviamos emojis, escrevemos dprs.

Depressa não é para a frente. É só... urgente.

Depressa é à pressa.

Nós somos da terra do devagar.

Devagar tem outro sabor. Devagar é melhor.

Devagar tem respeito.

Devagar é um talento, e vai longe.

Sim, vivemos no tempo da pressa.

Mas se tudo o que fizermos for para ontem, o que acontece a hoje e ao amanhã?

Há várias maneiras de andar para a frente. Esta é a nossa.

Esporão.

Mais. Devagar.

PLATAFORMA MAIS. DEVAGAR.

Sabemos que não estamos sozinhos. Por isso, criámos uma plataforma para dar voz às pessoas e aos projectos em que abrandar é a chave para progredir. Uma casa para ideias, pessoas e projectos globais.

Acompanhe estas histórias em www.maisdevagar.pt.

ESTUDO

Com o objectivo de promover o debate na sociedade sobre a necessidade de abrandar nos dias de hoje, desafiámos a Universidade Católica Portuguesa para o desenvolvimento de um estudo sobre um estilo de vida mais tranquilo em Portugal.

A principal conclusão indica que quem abranda tende a ser mais feliz. Descubra os resultados deste estudo.

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No Esporão, gostamos de avançar no ritmo da natureza. Significa que criamos, inovamos e cultivamos com cuidado e responsabilidade, respeitando o tempo das coisas. Esta é uma filosofia que seguimos em todos os aspectos da nossa produção. Este é o nosso manifesto. Vivemos no tempo da pressa. Crescemos depressa. Trabalhamos depressa.

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Herdade do Esporao- Huile d'olive, bière, vin 

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Herdade do Esporao- Huile d'olive, bière, vin 

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Situada no coração do Alentejo, a Herdade do Esporão dedica-se a fazer os melhores produtos que a natureza proporciona, de modo responsável e inspirador.

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Tapada da Ajuda, ISA – Inovisa

1349-017 Lisboa – Portugal

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Contactos | António Maçanita - Vinhos Online

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Discover the historical parks and monuments of Sintra accompanied by family and friends!

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- CONFEITARIA ARTESANAL -

Um local que exala amor e cuidado em todos os detalhes. Priorizamos um bom atendimento e torcemos para que uma fatia de um de nossos bolos possa melhorar seu dia.

Conte connosco também para celebrar uma data especial, temos diversas opções, tamanhos e modelos para que todos os momentos possam ser lembrados.

Se houver alguma dúvida, não hesite em nos contactar. Se preferir, venha nos visitar, teremos todo gosto em lhe receber:

Av. Rui Nogueira Simões, 6A, Lisboa

Rua Ramalho Ortigão, 2, Lisboa

Pepicon Pâtisserie

Onde estamos

Não deixe de nos acompanhar também em nossas redes sociais. Nelas mostramos um pouco do nosso dia a dia e algumas deliciosas novidades :)

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Bread & Friends - We Bake, We Create, We Roast

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Don't miss the wide variety of fresh and handmade doughnuts. Get to know Crush Doughnuts at Time Out Market Lisboa or order via delivery and take-away.

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Buy tickets - Park and National Palace of Pena

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Train – 1st thing to Pena Palace,Uber to front of castle

Come down to village for lunch

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Palace gardens

Quinta da Regaleira

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Sintra is home to many extravagant 19th-century villas, but none are more intriguing than the Quinta da Regaleira.

This grand house is a fusion of eccentric, neo-gothic architecture and whimsically decorative features. However, the main attraction of Quinta da Regaleira is its gardens. These are not the conservative gardens of a conventional stately home, but those of an owner fascinated with secret religious orders and mysticism.

It is speculated that the owner used the grounds for secretive ceremonies and was a member of the Knights Templar. Found within the gardens is a hidden cave network and forested pathways that connect the ornamental lakes, chapel and - the highlight of Quinta da Regaleira - the Poço Iniciático (The Initiation Well).

The Quinta da Regaleira is a fascinating tourist attraction, and for many visitors to Sintra it is the highlight of the region. Unfortunately, its fame means it can get very crowded at peak times (which can be easily avoided) and many visitors are left confused when trying to travel to it.
This article will provide an independent guide to the wondrous Quinta da Regaleira and help you get the most from your visit here.
Related articles: Sintra introduction - Day trip to Sintra

Highlights of the Quinta da Regaleira

The Poço Iniciático (Initiation Well) - A mysterious, inverted tower constructed around a well, which descends via a spiral staircase to a Knights Templar Cross inscribed on the floor. Its design was inspired by secretive religious ceremonies, but possibly also hosted them!

The Palácio da Regaleira - The luxurious villa with its flamboyant, neo-gothic exterior, including elaborate carvings and stone gargoyles.

The Percursos subterrâneos - Designed to resemble a cave network, this series of hidden passageways dug beneath the gardens connects the Poço Iniciático to the Lago da Cascata.

Capela da Santíssima Trindade - An ornate chapel with an impressive, gothic-styled tower, an interior that features Knights Templar icons, and a secret passageway leading from the crypt to the Palácio da Regaleira.

Tips for getting from the Quinta da Regaleira

1) Visit early or late in the day, and try to avoid the peak hours of 10.30am to 12pm and 1pm to 3pm.

2) While the Poço Iniciático is impressive, there can be long queues to walk down it. An alternative is the Poço Imperfeito (Unfinished Well), which is always less busy and more atmospheric.

3) The Quinta da Regaleira is easy to walk to from the historic centre of Sintra, so there is no need for a taxi, bus or expensive tuk-tuk. It is also faster to walk the 1.8km distance from the train station to the Quinta da Regaleira () than taking the 435 bus service, due to the lengthy route the bus is forced to take.

4) The main entrance is hidden away on the far western side of the Quinta da Regaleira estate. To reach it, you need to walk around the entire southern and western exterior walls and follow the narrow roads.

5) Quinta da Regaleira opens at 10am. If possible, be there at opening time and go straight to the Poço Iniciático.

6) If the Quinta da Regaleira is too busy, do consider visiting the Palácio Biester, which is next door, or the Palácio de Monserrate, an underrated gem of Sintra (and our personal favourite place to visit during the peak season).

7) The Torre da Regaleira provides the best viewpoint of the entire gardens.

Tourist Information for the Quinta da Regaleira

The entrance fee for the Quinta da Regaleira is €12 for adults, €7 for youths (aged 6 to 17) and €7 for seniors.

The opening hours are from 10am to 7pm (summer) and 10am to 6.30pm (winter), with the last admission at 5.30pm year-round.

Generally, it is best to buy tickets for the Quinta da Regaleira from the ticket office on arrival. There is no need to purchase beforehand - as needed for the Palácio da Pena and it's designed timed visit slots.

If there is a long queue to enter Quinta da Regaleira, then it will be uncomfortably crowded inside, and it is advisable to visit the Palácio de Monserrate or the Palácio Biester instead. You can return to Quinta da Regaleira later in the day, preferably after 4pm when the crowds tend to lessen.

Insight: The Quinta da Regaleira is not owned by Parques De Sintra, the organisation that manages all of the other sights in Sintra.

A typical visit to the Quinta da Regaleira lasts 2 hours, and the majority of the time will be spent in the gardens. As this is an outdoor-focused attraction, do not visit on a wet day.

On-site is the Café da Regaleira, which gets mixed reviews, mainly due to it being extremely busy as it is the only location in the Quinta da Regaleira for food or drinks. Our advice is to bring your own water and have lunch in the historic centre.

Our opinion of the Quinta da Regaleira

The Quinta da Regaleira is a fascinating tourist attraction and a visit should definitely be included during your trip to Sintra.

In our opinion, it is the second-best attraction of Sintra - 1st Palácio da Pena, 2nd Quinta da Regaleira, 3rd Palácio de Monserrate, 4th Castelo dos Mouros, 5th Palácio Nacional and 6th Palácio Biester.

Our high regard for the Quinta da Regaleira is due to the variety of things to see here, with a plethora of sights to explore. This is the ideal attraction for those who may find historic buildings monotonous or have little interest in history.

The only downside, as with everything in Sintra, is that it can get very crowded with tourists. In the peak season, there will be countless people taking selfies at the viewpoints and long queues to enter the Poço Iniciático. Thankfully, the grounds are large enough for some tranquillity, especially to the rear around the Gruta da Virgem.

The Sala da Caça (the hunting room), is the grandest room of the house and was used as the dining room. The room's art has the theme of the circle of life and is dominated by the huge fireplace.

Travel to the Quinta da Regaleira

The Quinta da Regaleira lies to the western side of Sintra and sits on the Rua Barbosa du Bocage. The main entrance is on the western side of the estate and is located at GPS 38.79585, -9.39724. From the Praça da República in central Sintra, it is 800 meters - a 10-minute walk.

From the train station, it is a 20-minute (1.8km) walk. This is a scenic route that passes around the Volta do Duche valley and through the historic centre of Sintra. The route is almost entirely flat and can be seen here on google maps.

The 435 bus service connects the train station to the Quinta da Regaleira and continues on to the Palácio de Monserrate. A single bus ticket costs €3.75, but often the 24-hour hop-on, hop-off ticket for all Sintra buses (at €12.50) will be encouraged for sale first. This ticket is useful if you plan to visit Palácio da Pena or Castelo dos Mouros on the same day as the Quinta da Regaleira.

The annoyance with the bus is the long and convoluted route it is forced to take, as the centre of Sintra is closed to all traffic. This involves a 4.4km journey on twisting roads and the bus often gets stuck in traffic along the N375. The bus route can be .

Alternatives to the bus are taxis, TVDE cars (Uber or Bolt) or tuk-tuks. Uber and Bolt are significantly cheaper than taxis, but all types of traffic will be forced to go the same way as the bus.

Insight: If you only want to see the Quinta da Regaleira and the centre of Sintra, it is better to walk.

The small 435 bus at the Quinta da Regaleira bus stop. From here, it is an uphill walk to the entrance.

Key sights of the Quinta da Regaleira

Poço Iniciático

Seen from above, the Poço Iniciático (Initiation Well) at Quinta da Regaleira presents the spectacle of an inverted tower plunging 27 meters into the earth. A spiral staircase, divided into nine landings and supported by columns, descends with sets of 15 steps between each level. At the base of the well is a Templar Cross overlaid with an eight-pointed star, representing the coat of arms of Carvalho Monteiro.

The well inspires a multitude of complex theories grounded in mysticism, numerology and literature. The nine levels are said to allude to Dante Alighieri's Divine Comedy's nine circles of hell, purgatory and paradise. The well's unique structure has led many to attribute it a symbolic, ritualistic role, signifying a connection between heaven and hell - along with a journey of self-discovery.

Descending into the Poço Iniciático

Carvalho Monteiro most likely had links to the Freemasons, who practised the rites and rituals of the Knights Templar (and later the Order of Christ). One possible ritual linked to the Poço Iniciático was the initiation of members into the brotherhood. This may have involved the junior member being blindfolded and holding a sword while being led along the caves to the base of the well. From there, they climbed, still blindfolded, up to the top of the well and into the light.

Sadly, today's visitor route of the Poço Iniciático means that you enter from the top and descend into the gloom of the well.

Percursos subterrâneos

The Percursos Subterrâneos is a complex series of subterranean passages carved out of the region's granite bedrock. Some of the passageways are natural caves, but many were dug out during the construction of the Palace.

Originally, the caves could be accessed via five entrances: the Gruta do Oriente, the Lago da Cascata, the Portal dos Guardiães, the Iniciático well and the Imperfeito well. For your visit, the only entrance is via the Iniciático well, and the only exit is the Gruta do Oriente. While exploring the caves, make sure to discover the Lago da Cascata, with its stepping stones and entrance concealed behind a waterfall, as well as the Imperfeito well, a partially completed well.

This labyrinth of caves holds many hidden meanings, including themes of darkness and light, and death and rebirth - especially when combined with the possible rituals of the Poço Iniciático.

You can no longer enter the Percursos Subterrâneos via the stepping stones of the Lago da Cascata

Portal dos Guardiães

The Portal dos Guardiães (Gate of the Guardians) stands opposite the Terrace of Celestial Worlds. This impressive structure features a tower at either end, linked by a semi-circular walkway - at the centre of which lies a lookout point. The architecture cleverly allows the area to function as an open air theatre, offering both ample space for an audience and favourable acoustics.

Nestled at its base you'll find a tank and a fountain adorned with guardian figures - two Tritons circling a conch, a nod to mythology where the conch is used to produce calming music.

The structure cleverly disguises the entrances to access tunnels leading to the mid-level of the Poço Iniciático (Initiation Well), the Imperfect Well and the grottos.

The west tower features a staircase leading to the top, while under the other tower lies a shallow tank filled with water.

Portal dos Guardiães

History of the Quinta da Regaleira

Enchanting visitors with their charm, today's Quinta da Regaleira Palace and its surrounding gardens owe their existence to Carvalho Monteiro, a wealthy Brazilian businessman. Between 1904 and 1911, Monteiro's tremendous fortune from the coffee and gem trades created the iconic 'Palace of the Monteiro Millionaire', or Quinta da Regaleira as we know it. A summary of the complex's historical timeline is:

* 1697: José Leite acquired the lands that would later be transformed into Quinta da Regaleira as a gift for his goddaughter. : Francisco Alberto Guimarães de Castro bought the expanse at a public auction and initiated the process of channelling water from the Sintra hills.
* Late 18th century: The property earned the titles of Quinta do Castro and Quinta da Torre. : The new owner, João Antonio Lopes Fernandes, embarked on construction - adding a house, a viewpoint, a garden with grottos and a sizeable tank. : Manuel Bernardo Lopes Fernandes inherited the lands, renaming them as Quinta da Regaleira. : The Baroness of Regaleira, Ermelinda Allen Monteiro de Almeida, took ownership of the Quinta and facilitated numerous enhancements. : Antonio Augusto Carvalho Monteiro, the 'Monteiro of the Millions', acquired the residence and adjacent plots of land at a public auction. : A slew of artists and sculptors collaborated to shape the architectural and landscape designs, leading to the birth of the mansion, stables, chapel and palace. : Pedro Augusto de Melo de Carvalho Monteiro inherited the Quinta. : Waldemar Jara D'Orey purchased the property. : The Regaleira Palace and the Coachman's Mansion underwent decorative modifications under architect Luis de Couto's supervision. : Antonio Lino suggested the utilisation of the terrace of the Renaissance House. : Maria Helena Ribeiro Cardoso D'Orey became the new custodian of the Quinta. : The Quinta was listed for sale again.: The Quinta was bought by a Japanese company, Aoki Corporation. : The Sintra City Council assumed ownership of the property, converting it into the headquarters of the CulturSintra Foundation, a body dedicated to heritage preservation and cultural activities.

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Sintra is home to many extravagant 19th-century villas, but none are more intriguing than the Quinta da Regaleira. This grand house is a fusion of eccentric, neo-gothic architecture and whimsically decorative features. However, the main attraction of Quinta da Regaleira is its gardens.

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In November 2011, the Teatro da Garagem opened the Café da Garagem. This space is decorated with theatrical objects and references to the texts by Carlos J. Pessoa staged by the Company.

In the Café, the public can enjoy a light meal before or after the show, have a drink or a glass of wine while enjoying one of the most beautiful views of the city of Lisbon, enlarged by the mirrors placed by designer Joana Astolfi. In this space there are Jazz concerts, poetry sessions and recitals, as well as thematic conversations related to the activities promoted by the Theatre.

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The ticket to Castelo de São Jorge can be purchased online or at the castle's ticket office. If you buy a discounted ticket (Youth, Senior or Persons with Disabilities) you must bring documented proof to show at the entrance when validating your ticket.

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Get to know Lisbon, Cascais and Sintra with just one ticket Travelling all Lisboa is a ticket that lets you travel by bus, funicular, tram, lift, metro and train for just 10.60€. With this 24-hour ticket you can travel freely in the entire Carris and Metro networks, as well as the CP trains (Sintra, Cascais, Azambuja and Sado lines).

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The Belém Tower (Torre de Belém) was built between 1514 and 1520 in a Manuelino style by the Portuguese architect and sculptor Francisco de Arruda. It was classified as a World Heritage Site in 1983 by UNESCO.

Constructed on the northern bank of the Tagus River, this tower was used to defend the city. Years later, it was transformed into a lighthouse and customs house. It is situated very close to the Jerónimos Monastery.

Inside Belém Tower

The ground floor of this architectural jewel has 16 windows with cannons. The visit also includes a tour of the pits and holes where the prisoners were thrown into.

The tower has five floors which lead to a roof terrace. Each story is connected by a small and narrow spiral staircase, which, on the busiest days is a little overwhelming, having to wait your turn to climb and descend.

The floors are, from bottom to top: The Governor's Hall, The Kings' Hall, the Audience Hall, the Chapel and Roof terrace.

The rhinoceros gargoyle

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Belém Tower in Lisbon - How to get there, hours and tickets

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The Belém Tower (Torre de Belém) was built between 1514 and 1520 in a Manuelino style by the Portuguese architect and sculptor Francisco de Arruda. It was classified as a World Heritage Site in 1983 by UNESCO. Constructed on the northern bank of the Tagus River, this tower was used to defend the city.

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Monastère des Hiéronymites - La visite importante de Lisbonne

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Monument to the Discoveries in Lisbon - Padrão dos Descobrimentos

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Medival restaurant TRES CHER $$$$$
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O Chef

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Com uma larga experiência no âmbito da gastronomia, desenvolve a sua atividade profissional como Chef Executivo e Proprietário do restaurante D'Bacalhau situado no Parque das Nações. Adicionalmente, desempenha funções de chef consultor em diversos projetos de valorização da oferta gastronómica, é professor convidado da Universidade Europeia e colabora com várias escolas de formação. Desempenha funções de Vice-Presidente na AHRESP, na AHRESP SERVIÇOS é ainda vogal da Entidade do Turismo de Lisboa.

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Um restaurante em Lisboa, animado e contemporâneo onde o Bacalhau e o Chef Júlio Fernandes são as estrelas da casa. Vem conhecer o menu e experimentar o bacalhau de uma forma que nunca provaste antes

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