"Iniciatic Well, Entering the Path of Knowledge - Regaleira Estate, Sintra, Portugal." Image Source: Kristen Fox.
From Flickr: "Quinta da Regaleira is an estate located near the historic center of
Sintra, Portugal. It is classified as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO
within the 'Cultural Landscape of Sintra'. Along with other
palaces in this area (such as the Pena, Monserrate and Seteais
palaces), it is one of the principal tourist attractions of Sintra. It
consists of a romantic palace and chapel, and a luxurious park
featuring lakes, grottoes, wells, benches, fountains, and a vast array
of exquisite constructions. The palace is also known as 'Palace
of Monteiro the Millionaire', from the nickname of its first
owner, António Augusto Carvalho Monteiro." More information on Quinta da Regaleira is here.
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