The home and follows is the adventure of the Ultimate Secret Garden!!
Behind us is the main house which looked like a palace. It was first bought by Baroness da Regaleira in 1840. The house was actually built in 1697 and changed hands several times before sold to Baroness. It was transformed into an elegant summer retreat. In 1893 it was sold in a public auction to Carvalha Monteiro and he bought land around the house to create this back yard for his children. This was started in 1898 under the direction of a set-designer and architect Luigi Manini. My brochure said that Monteiro was of Portuguese descent and celebrated capitalist born in Rio de Janeiro. He graduated in Law and was a distinguished bibliophile, collector and philanthropist. A man of an enquiring scientific mind and vast culture. He hired Manini to create this garden for his children. It took 14 years to build.
The little chapel that was build with stain glass pictures of Christ. Under this chapel is a passage way to the main house.
This is the front area of the large play area where there must have been activities, theater, and behind that wall are caves and tunnels to explore.
This is a large area for games and gatherings. I love the old tree and notice the look out tower.
The home and follows is the adventure of the Ultimate Secret Garden!!
Behind us is the main house which looked like a palace. It was first bought by Baroness da Regaleira in 1840. The house was actually built in 1697 and changed hands several times before sold to Baroness. It was transformed into an elegant summer retreat. In 1893 it was sold in a public auction to Carvalha Monteiro and he bought land around the house to create this back yard for his children. This was started in 1898 under the direction of a set-designer and architect Luigi Manini. My brochure said that Monteiro was of Portuguese descent and celebrated capitalist born in Rio de Janeiro. He graduated in Law and was a distinguished bibliophile, collector and philanthropist. A man of an enquiring scientific mind and vast culture. He hired Manini to create this garden for his children. It took 14 years to build.
The little chapel that was build with stain glass pictures of Christ. Under this chapel is a passage way to the main house.
This is the front area of the large play area where there must have been activities, theater, and behind that wall are caves and tunnels to explore.
This is a large area for games and gatherings. I love the old tree and notice the look out tower.
3 comments:
The Secret Garden is beautiful. All of your pictures show it well. What a wonderful adventure the two of you have had.
Wow, thats beautiful. Nice photography! Wish we were there to see it with you!
Beautiful grandma i miss your don't have and email anymore so you will have to call!!!
Love you,
Oldest grandaughter on your side!!! :) love you
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