Unfinished well - Free Audio Guide
Sintra, Lisbon, Portugal
Poço Imperfeito, Terraço dos Mundos Celestes, Sintra (Santa Maria e São Miguel, São Martinho e São Pedro de Penaferrim), Sintra, Lisboa, 2710-567, Portugal
Poço Imperfeito, also known as the Unfinished Well, is an enigmatic structure located in the Quinta da Regaleira estate in Sintra, Portugal. Built in the early 20th century, it serves a ceremonial purpose rather than a practical one. Visitors are fascinated by its spiral staircase that descends into the earth, lined with niches and symbols linked to the Knights Templar. The site is part of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Cultural Landscape of Sintra. It is open to the public from 9 AM to 7 PM, with an admission fee of 10 euros for adults and discounts available for children and seniors. Accessibility is moderate, as visitors must navigate stairs within the well and surrounding grottoes.