Why visit / Interesting facts:
- World Heritage Site
- Magical park
Time required: 90 minutes
Phone: +351 21 910 6650
Web site: http://cultursintra.pt/R...
Opening hours:
| Time period | Opening hours |
|---|---|
| Apr - Sept: | 10am - 8pm |
| Feb, Mar, Oct: | 10am - 6:30pm |
| Nov - Jan: | 10am - 5:30pm |
| January 1 and Dec. 25 10am 5:30pm: | Closed |
Admission:
| Ticket type | Charge |
|---|---|
| General: | 6 € |
Public transport:
Address: Rua Barbosa du Bocage, 2710 - 567 Sintra
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Photo: Phil Photostream
Things you need to know:
- An eccentric millionaire, António Augusto Carvalho Monteiro, commissioned Quinta da Regaleira, a luxurious estate close to Sintra's center, at the turn of the 19th century
- It is part of the 'Cultural Landscape of Sintra' UNESCO World Heritage Site. The estate includes a romantic palace and chapel, and a mysterious garden
- Typical of Romantic architecture, the palace follows a mix of building styles: Gothic, Manueline and Renaissance. Gothic pinnacles, gargoyles and capitals decorate the façade
- A mystical garden surrounds the palace. It features an extensive system of mysterious caves and tunnels
- The tree covered park also features many beautiful lakes, grottoes, wells, benches, and fountains
- Top highlights are the rock embedded Aquarium and the supernatural spiral tunnel staircase
What to do there:
- Start you visit in the palace
- Head to the magical gardens and discover its hidden treasures: beautiful lakes, grottoes, wells, benches, and fountains
- If you are ready for some adventure explore the various underground walkways
- Don't miss the beautiful views of Sintra and the Castelo dos Mouros from the top of the Regaleira Tower
Tips & Insights:
- Discount with Lisboa Card
- Remember to bring a small flashlight or install one on your phone if you really want to explore properly
- After your visit to the palace do not forget to try queijadas, the local specialty cheese cake
