Quinta do Relógio

Quinta do Relógio (2016)

Quinta do Relógio (literal translation: Clock Tower Estate) is a quinta located near the historic center of Sintra, on the Portuguese Riviera. It is classified as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO within the "Cultural Landscape of Sintra". Along with the nearby palaces such as Seteais Palace and the Quinta da Regaleira next to it, it is considered one of the tourist attractions of Sintra. The property consists of a romantic palace and chapel, and a park. Relógio was featured in numerous publications internationally including Variety magazine, and Architectural Digest, when pop star Madonna reportedly purchased the property.[1][2]

History

The Quinta do Relógio (Etching from 1864 in Archivo Pittoresco vol. 7 by Nogueira da Silva & Pedrozo)

The estate, or quinta in Portuguese, was acquired by José de Sousa Coutinho, 15th Count of Redondo during the second half of the 18th century. During the reign of Dom Pedro V of Portugal, the architect António Manuel da Fonseca Jr. was commissioned to design and construct the palace.[3] His design was influenced by Romanticism and Mudéjar Moorish Revival architecture with Neo-Manueline elements. The style is similar to nearby Monserrate Palace and elements of Pena Palace.[4] The Islamic architectural influence is in reference to when the region was a part of the wider Muslim Gharb Al-Andalus until the 13th century.

Later, the estate was acquired by a millionaire who ordered the construction of a clock tower (in Portuguese: Relógio) that would give the estate its name. The clock tower was later demolished and it is unclear where exactly its location was.[4]

In May 1886 crown prince Dom Carlos and princess Amélie of Orléans spent part of their honeymoon here.[4][5]

The estate had fallen into disrepair, and had been put up for sale.[6]

It was classified in 1997 as a property of public interest and included as part of the World Heritage Site "Cultural Landscape of Sintra".[4]

Architecture

Main entrance with window and Arabic inscription
View towards the Quinta do Relógio from the Castle of the Moors

The palace is considered one of the most important monuments of the Portuguese Moorish Revival style.[4] It is on the perimeter of the Natural Park of Sintra-Cascais.

Above the main entrance there is an Arabic inscription which reads: "Wa lā ghāliba illā-llāh (There is no victor but God)" which was the motto of the Emir of Granada.

The house has four floors with about 1500m2 of floor area. The estate has an area of 22.144m2.[7] Next to the actual palace is also the house of servants, which has been refurbished.

Park

The garden is designed in a romantic style with a lake, several springs and fountains and is surrounded by lush greenery with rare species such as pines, centuries-old oak trees, palm trees, cedars, magnolias, camellias and fuchsias, among many others.[8]

The park offers views towards the Castle of the Moors.

See also

References

  1. ^ "Here's a Peek Inside Madonna's Newly Purchased 18th-Century Moorish Revival Mansion in Portugal". Architectural Digest. Retrieved 2019-05-30.
  2. ^ David, Mark (2017-09-06). "Madonna Moves to Portugal and Reportedly Buys 18th Century Moorish Revival Mansion Near Lisbon". Variety. Retrieved 2019-05-30.
  3. ^ "Câmara de Sintra está a negociar compra da Quinta do Relógio para uso turístico - PÚBLICO". publico.pt. Retrieved 2016-05-28.
  4. ^ a b c d e "DGPC - Pesquisa Geral". patrimoniocultural.pt. Retrieved 2016-05-28.
  5. ^ "Entrevista com Christopher Berglund, dono da Quinta do Relógio". alagamares.com. Retrieved 2016-05-28.
  6. ^ "Sintra: Palácio da Quinta do Relógio está à venda / Actualidade / Home - Diário Imobiliário". diarioimobiliario.pt. Retrieved 2016-05-28.
  7. ^ "Quinta do Relógio Engel & Völkers Exposé - W-024TCJ - ( Portugal, Grande Lisboa, Sintra, Centro Histórico )". Engel & Völkers. Retrieved 2016-05-28.[dead link‍]
  8. ^ "Serra de Sintra - Quinta do Relógio". serradesintra.net. Retrieved 2016-05-28.

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