The initiation well at Quinta da Regaleira leads you down a spiral staircase deep into the earth, feeling like the entrance to another world. Among damp walls, symbolic details, and glimpses of light rising above, you sense a special, almost mystical atmosphere. At the bottom, tunnels and paths await, further igniting your sense of discovery.

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Location: Sintra (São Martinho), Lisbon, Portugal

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