Atlas Obscura on Slate is a blog about the world’s hidden wonders. Like us on Facebook and Tumblr, or follow us on Twitter. Given free rein to design a palace in Portugal in 1904, a cashed-up, ...

At the heart of Sintra's Quinta da Regaleira, a breath-taking initiation well celebrates Portugal's unique historical connection to the mysterious Knights Templar. Near the manicured gardens and ...

When Portuguese coffee merchant Carvalho Monteiro acquired an estate to convert into his country home in Sintra in 1892, taking time off for vacationing wasn’t the first thing on his mind. During the ...

In 1893, one of the richest men in Portugal, Antonio Augusto Carvalho Monteiro, purchased a small estate at Sintra, just outside Lisbon. Quinta da Regaleira, first known as Quinta da Torre, was named ...

Eccentric millionaire Antonio Augusto Carvalho Monteiro would have gotten a good laugh. We’re exploring the mystical grounds of his romantic Quinta da Regaleira mansion, inching through pitch-black ...

Discover the enchanting town of Sintra, Portugal, a destination known for its fairy-tale palaces, lush gardens, and rich history. Nestled in the hills of the Serra de Sintra, this UNESCO World ...