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Quinta da Regaleira

2710-567 Sintra, Sintra, Portugal
Ranked #1 of 14 attractions in Sintra
5.0 of 5 stars 184 Reviews
Type: Castles, Architectural Buildings, Gardens
Traveler Description: Few places in the world can envoke a sense of magic and mystery as does Sintra.  From  magical forests to romantic palaces Sintra never fails to... more »
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Lisbon, Portugal
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2012 NEW

Can be visited every day, all year. In the summer, it usually has shows inside. Ballet, theatre, classical music. Must see!! More

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zurich
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25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2012 NEW

The garden is wonderful to explore with its underground passages and grottos. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2012 NEW
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Definitely worth visiting! Take the 435 bus from the stop just in front of the Tourist Office in historic Sintra. The fare is 2 euros one way. You can pay the driver. The house is not furnished, but is mildly interesting even so, especially the 2-story library. What makes the visit great, though, is to book ahead for a tour... More

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Lisboa
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28 reviews 28 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2012

Built by a portuguese men,returned very rich from Brazil in the end of the XIX century, this palace and gardens deserve a very special visit. More

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14 reviews 14 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2012

The palace / manor house is impressive enough, all gargoyles, curlicues and even a turret-laboratory for the lord of the manor to cook up a Frankenstein. But truly, the gardens are mind boggling. Don't miss the underground passageway, emerging into the pentagrammed base of the Initiation Well. Spooky. It bubbled out of the imagination of an Italian opera set designer,... More

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New York, NY
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44 reviews 44 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
46 helpful votes 46 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2012
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What an incredible fantasy land. From the secret passageways, hidden waterfalls, and endless caverns, there are surprises everywhere in this beautiful park-like property. There was a performance of "Alice in Wonderland" for children the afternoon we visited, and my wife and I very much felt like we had fallen down the rabbit hole by visiting Quinta da Regaleira. I highly... More

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New Zealand
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31 reviews 31 reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 3, 2012
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We absolutely loved this place, in fact it was more impressive than even the Palacio da Pena. Definitely worth a couple of hours here investigating all the nooks and crannies, and also the network of tunnels. It was a very Alice in Wonderland experience More

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Toronto, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 30, 2012
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It was as if we were transported into a Disney fairy tale. The gardens with the trees,flowers,fountains,turrets,and grotto's as if the fairy's waved their wand and each created a small space for them selfs.We have seen the gardens of Versailles and this does not disappoint in a smaller scale. Take your time and bring a flashlight and camera you will... More

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Espinho, Portugal
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10 reviews 10 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 30, 2012

Excellent place, excellent condition and good to do the guided tour although you can explore it by your own. More

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Dublin, Ireland
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 30, 2012
1
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Spent a fascinating couple of hours there over Easter. Thoroughly enjoyed it. It's just magical. Just a few mins walk from town centre along a safe path. One of the best places we visited, don't miss. We forgot our torch, however there is some strip lighting in the larger caves. Admission fee only Euro 6.00 well worth it. More

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