Enchanted Gothic Palace with Masonic Links

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Spiritually curious, he blended Christian mysticism with ancient traditions hence the inclusion of a small chapel. The chapel is two buildings in one as underground is a crypt. The chapel has an image of a resurrected Christ. Templars did not believe that Christ was dead. There are no Templar churches showing a crucified Christ.

Lining one of the main paths into the estate is the Promenade of the Gods which included, stone statues of Venus, Hermes, Dionysus, and many other Greek gods and goddesses. The Greek god Dionysus is featured throughout the estate, and is a powerful symbol connected with the cult of Free Masonry.

The Fountain of Abundance (Fonte da Abundância) is also a significant feature, notable for its large, tiled facade, obelisks symbolizing Masonic pillars, and decorative seashell/serpent carvings, suggesting themes of fertility, eternal life, and and spiritual nourishment, with some visitors even drinking the water.

A throne-like altar sits before the fountain, connected by drainage holes to hidden subterranean systems, suggesting themes of sacrifice and blood rituals . This makes people question what really went on at the property.
Was it all just symbolic or did something more sinister happen here during the ten years of ownership?

The two obelisks flanking the fountain represent the Pillars of Boaz and Jachin at the entrance to King Solomon's Temple, a common Masonic motif.

The owner, Carvalho Monteiro, bought it in 1892. Construction began in 1904 and was mostly completed by 1910. Monteiro died in 1920, so sadly, he didn’t have many years to enjoy his estate.

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