Regaleira inverted towers used for initiations. The Regaleira estate contains two inverted towers One tower was kept in its original state, the other was restored to conform with Masonic initiation practices The tunnels connect both towers underground
The Regaleira estate features an Initiation Well—a 27-30m deep inverted tower with a spiral staircase used for Masonic-inspired initiations. The ritual symbolically moves from light into darkness underground, then back to light. The site is open to visitors with various tour options available.
Key Facts
- The Regaleira estate contains two inverted towers
- One tower was kept in its original state, the other was restored to conform with Masonic initiation practices
- The tunnels connect both towers underground
- The initiation ritual represents moving from light into darkness, into the earth, then through tunnels to a waterfall and into light
- The site is still used today for initiation rituals costing $12,000 per day to close
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Source: The Shaman and the Philosopher - Ep. 18 by Institute for Natural Philosophy