A mystical estate designed by Italian architect and set designer Luigi Manini at the end of the 19th century — a palace, gardens, chapels, and underground tunnels decorated with Masonic symbolism. The main attraction is the Poço Iniciático (Initiation Well) with a spiral staircase that descends 27 meters into the ground, reportedly used for Masonic rituals. The garden is full of hidden grottos, fountains, and symbolism. Guide tip: start at the palace (fewer crowds) and finish at the well. Five minutes on foot from the historic center. Buying a ticket online does not skip the queue, but the line moves quickly.
The ticket includes access to the palace, chapels, caves, and the famous initiation well. Online booking in advance is recommended as the site is very popular.
Address: Rua Consiglieri Pedroso 19, Sintra
Phone: +351 21 924 2511
Address: Centro Historico, Rua Gil Vicente 2, Sintra
Phone: +351 915 448 999
Address: Rua Consiglieri Pedroso 12, Sintra
Phone: +351 21 096 7173
Opening hours: 10:00–23:00
Address: Rua Consiglieri Pedroso 2A, Sintra
Phone: +351 21 924 0759
Address: Travessa Pendoa 11, Sintra
Phone: +351 21 923 4390
Opening hours: 11:30–22:30
Address: Escadinhas da Fonte da Pipa 2, Sintra
Phone: +351 21 924 3242
Address: Rua Victor Carlos Sassetti 13, Sintra
Address: Praça da República 32, Sintra
Phone: +351 21 923 2375
Opening hours: 09:00–22:00
Address: Praça da República 3, Sintra
Phone: +351 21 924 4410
Opening hours: 11:00–22:00
Address: Largo Ferreira de Castro 3, Sintra
Phone: +351 21 924 2033
Opening hours: 10:00–22:00
Address: Rua Arco do Teixeira 6, Sintra
Phone: +351 925 961 074
Opening hours: 12:00–23:00
