Quinta da Regaleira
Sintra was, in the 19th century, one of the first cradles of romantic architecture in Europe. Its unique climate and consequent nature attracted the eyes of those who, touched by the landscape, dared to retouch it with stunning architecture in an Edenic harmony conducive to the contemplation of the beautiful and the sublime.
It is in this picturesque setting that we find on the outskirts of the historic center of Sintra, Quinta da Regaleira. Designed and built in the late 1800s, it reflects the sensitivity and cultural, philosophical and scientific interests of the main owner, António Augusto de Carvalho Monteiro (1848-1920), together with the virtuosity of the Italian architect and set designer Luigi Manini (1848-1936 ). The culture and creativity of these two personalities resulted in an eclectic-revivalist architectural ensemble, with a particular focus on Manueline, Renaissance, medieval and classical styles.
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