The old quarter of Sintra is a UNESCO World Heritage Site full of fairytale palaces and castles as well as myriad fascinating nooks and crannies. One of those palaces is the enigmatic Quinta da Regaleira, built in 1910 with architecture and symbolism inspired by alchemy, Freemasonry, the Knights Templar, and the Rosicrucians. One of its most amazing features is the moss-covered "inverted tower" or "initiation well navigated by a 27m (89-ft.) spiral staircase/ramp. An imposing sight, indeed!
Read more in Tripatini contributor Megan Sashyl´s post 15 of the World´s Best Lesser Known Travel Wonders.
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