According to Ancient Origins , the Quinta da Regaleira castle is a world heritage site located in the center of Sintra town. The building has unique architecture, mixing Gothic, Egyptian, Moroccan, and Renaissance styles.
According to Ancient Origins , the Quinta da Regaleira castle is a world heritage site located in the center of Sintra town. The building has unique architecture, mixing Gothic, Egyptian, Moroccan, and Renaissance styles.
The most attractive feature of the castle is the two wells located deep underground. The Initiation Well is said to be where the early rituals of Freemasonry took place.
The most attractive feature of the castle is the two wells located deep underground. The Initiation Well is said to be where the early rituals of Freemasonry took place.
The well is nearly 27 m deep with a unique spiral staircase. At the bottom of the well there is a chart showing the direction, in the middle is a cross symbolizing the Freemasons.
The well is nearly 27 m deep with a unique spiral staircase. At the bottom of the well there is a chart showing the direction, in the middle is a cross symbolizing the Freemasons.
The large well has 9 floors, reminiscent of Italian poet Dante’s Divine Comedy about 9 circles of hell, 9 parts of purgatory, 9 skies creating paradise. The smaller well, also known as the “Unfinished Well,” contains a series of straight staircases, connecting the circular floors together.
The large well has 9 floors, reminiscent of Italian poet Dante’s Divine Comedy about 9 circles of hell, 9 parts of purgatory, 9 skies creating paradise. The smaller well, also known as the “Unfinished Well,” contains a series of straight staircases, connecting the circular floors together.
The Masonic cross symbol symbolizes life and death.
The Masonic cross symbol symbolizes life and death.
The Romans occupied the land of Sintra in the mid-2nd century BC, followed by the Moroccans. Afonso Henriques, the first king of Portugal, conquered what is now Lisbon and gained control of Sintra in 1147.
The Romans occupied the land of Sintra in the mid-2nd century BC, followed by the Moroccans. Afonso Henriques, the first king of Portugal, conquered what is now Lisbon and gained control of Sintra in 1147.
Afonso built Quinta da Regaleira castle in Sintra for summer residence. However, most of the area’s architectural heritage was destroyed after the 1755 earthquake.
Afonso built Quinta da Regaleira castle in Sintra for summer residence. However, most of the area’s architectural heritage was destroyed after the 1755 earthquake.
Quinta da Regaleira Castle has passed through many owners since its construction. In 1904, it was sold to António Augusto Carvalho Monteiro, a wealthy Portuguese entomologist. Monteiro renovated and renovated the castle by decorating and carving additional symbols associated with Freemasonry.
Quinta da Regaleira Castle has passed through many owners since its construction. In 1904, it was sold to António Augusto Carvalho Monteiro, a wealthy Portuguese entomologist. Monteiro renovated and renovated the castle by decorating and carving additional symbols associated with Freemasonry.
Freemasons are among the most mysterious secret societies in the world, founded in the town of Warrington, England, in 1646. Freemasons include many politicians and celebrities, including George Washington and Winston Churchill. , Mozart, Henry Ford.
Freemasons are among the most mysterious secret societies in the world, founded in the town of Warrington, England, in 1646. Freemasons include many politicians and celebrities, including George Washington and Winston Churchill. , Mozart, Henry Ford.
Inside the castle there is also a small, exquisitely decorated church with many paintings, stained glass windows, and gorgeous ceilings. In addition, the area around the castle has lakes, caves, stone benches, fountains, and a tunnel system connected to two spiral wells.
Inside the castle there is also a small, exquisitely decorated church with many paintings, stained glass windows, and gorgeous ceilings. In addition, the area around the castle has lakes, caves, stone benches, fountains, and a tunnel system connected to two spiral wells.
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