António Augusto de Carvalho Monteiro made a fortune in Brazil and returned to Portugal, buying the Quinta da Regaleira estate in Sintra. A Freemason with interests in esoteric symbolism, he transformed the property with towers, caves, tunnels, fountains, statues, and gardens. He worked with Italian architect Luigi Manini to create the estate's elaborate architecture and features.
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- Antonio Monteiro (Monto) made a fortune in Brazil and returned to Portugal,
- He purchased property on Sintra mountain and sought membership in Templars, Memovinians, and Masons
- He was rejected as a 'new money' social climber
- He transformed his land creating fountains, statues, and elaborate architecture
- He hired architects from Venice who built cathedrals
- The property includes ornamental towers, a chapel, and extensive gardens
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Quinta da Regaleira - Wikipediaen.wikipedia.org
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