Biester Palace

Brief Description: Residence of the wealthy merchant Frederico Biester and his wife Claudina Ermelinda Chamiço, daughter of the richest Banker family in Portugal. Romantic architecture with Gothic elements.

Year Built: 1886-1887

Highlights: Park with countless botanic species, birds, fountains and the best viewing point over Sintra, lavishly decorated mansion from the Portuguese Gilded Age, Masonic and Templar Initiation Chamber in the basement, Private chapel with Knights Templar motifs, first mechanical elevator in a private home in Portugal. Film location of Roman Polanski's movie "The Ninth Gate" with Johnny Depp.

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Address: Av. Almeida Garrett 1A, 2710-567 Sintra (Google Maps location: Biester Palace Location)

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