Quinta da Regaleira
Adultos (18 - 64 anos) EUR 20
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Why go
- The Initiation Wells are stair-lined shafts built for ceremonies rather than as water sources.
- Buildings across the estate carry symbols linked to alchemy, Masonry, the Knights Templar and the Rosicrucians.
- The palace blends Gothic, Manueline and Renaissance styles with national-history themes.
- Nine Greco-Roman deity statues stand in an east-to-west row at Patamar dos Deuses.
Plan your visit
Prices
From the venue's website · checked 27 Oct 2026
Opening hours
Today10:00 – 17:30Show all
Don't miss
- Poço Iniciático (Initiation Well)A ceremonial shaft resembling an inverted tower, with nine landings separated by flights of 15 steps.In the gardens
- Patamar dos DeusesNine Greco-Roman deity statues arranged from east to west.In the gardens
Facilities
- Toilets Toilets are in the greenhouse area.
- Visitor map A visitor map is included with the ticket and can help locate the Initiation Well.
- Drinking water The fountains do not provide drinking water.
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History
A country house was built during Ermelinda Allen’s ownership. Henri Lusseau drew plans for the complex in 1895–1896 before Luigi Manini took over.
- 1697José Leite owned a large property in the area now occupied by the estate.
- 1715Francisco Alberto Guimarães de Castro bought the property and channelled mountain water to a fountain.
- 1830The estate took the name Quinta da Regaleira.
- 1840Ermelinda Allen bought the property and later became the 1st Baroness of Regaleira.
- 1892António Augusto Carvalho Monteiro bought the estate and worked with architect Luigi Manini on its redesign.
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- 1904–1910Construction of the present estate began; most of its surviving buildings were complete by 1910.
- 1920After Carvalho Monteiro died, his son Pedro Augusto inherited the estate.
- 1942Waldemar d'Orey acquired the property and remodelled the palace interior for his family.
- 1987Aoki Corporation bought the estate, which remained closed to the public for ten years.
- 1997Sintra municipality acquired the estate and began heritage restoration.
- June 1998The estate opened to the public as a museum and cultural centre.
Accessibility
- Moving around Uneven terrain and physical features can make moving around difficult.
- Visitors with mobility difficulties Visitors with mobility difficulties must be accompanied.
Sources: Quinta da Regaleira - Wikipedia · Sintra - Wikivoyage (see) · Início · Visitas · Quinta da Regaleira · Novos horários · Quinta da Regaleira - Wikipedia · Palais de la Regaleira - Wikipedia · Quinta da Regaleira - Wikipedia · checked 10 Oct 2026
- Website
- regaleira.pt/pt/
- Phone
- +351219106650
Plan from here: Evening walk →
Questions and answers
What is the ticket price for Quinta da Regaleira?
Adult admission for visitors aged 18 to 64 is €20.
What are Quinta da Regaleira’s opening hours?
It is open daily from 10:00 to 17:30.
Can children visit Quinta da Regaleira?
Visitors under 15 must be accompanied.
Can I bring luggage or have a picnic at Quinta da Regaleira?
Large backpacks, suitcases and wheeled luggage are not allowed inside, and picnics are prohibited.
Can I bring a dog to Quinta da Regaleira?
Only assistance dogs with certification identifying their function are admitted.
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