Palacete das Murtas
Sintra (Santa Maria e São Miguel, São Martinho e São Pedro de Penaferrim)
guesthouse in Sintra
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome to the Palasayte dush Moortash, a hidden gem of 19th-century architecture tucked away in the verdant slopes of Sintra. While the grander palaces like Pena and Seteais often dominate the conversation, the Palacete das…
Listen in the app2The Van Zeller Legacy — A Dutch-Portuguese Dynasty
To understand the Palasayte dush Moortash, one must understand the family that built it. The Van Zellers were part of a wave of Northern European merchants and diplomats who settled in Portugal during the 17th and 18th centuries,…
Listen in the app3A Royal Marriage — The Brazilian Connection
The most prestigious chapter in the history of the Palasayte dush Moortash is its connection to the Brazilian imperial family. Manuel Rodrigo de Castro Pereira, for whom the house was partly built as a wedding gift, was the…
Listen in the app4Romantic Architecture — The Charm of the 1880s
Architecturally, the Palasayte dush Moortash is a beautiful example of the eclectic Romanticism that dominated Sintra in the late 1800s. It features a variety of influences, from Neo-Gothic windows to traditional Portuguese…
Listen in the app5The Gardens and the 'Murtas' — A Botanical Haven
The 'Quinta' or estate grounds are as important as the house itself. The gardens of the Palasayte dush Moortash were designed as a private sanctuary, filled with a variety of local and exotic plants. …
Listen in the app6Life as a Bed and Breakfast — Preserving Heritage
In 1998, the Palacete das Murtas was sold to its current owners, who undertook a sensitive restoration to transform it into a bed and breakfast. This change in function has been vital for the building's survival, providing the…
Listen in the app7A Walk to Sintra's Historic Center
One of the practical advantages of the Palasayte dush Moortash is its location. It is situated just a short, scenic walk from the historic center of Sintra. …
Listen in the app8Closing
As we conclude our exploration of the Palasayte dush Moortash, we are reminded that history is often most compelling when it is viewed through the lens of a single home and a single family. This house is a testament to a time…
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What is Palacete das Murtas?
Palacete das Murtas is a place in Sintra (Santa Maria e São Miguel, São Martinho e São Pedro de Penaferrim) with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Sintra (Santa Maria e São Miguel, São Martinho e São Pedro de Penaferrim) |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 38.7948, -9.3843 |
| Last updated |
