Chalet Biester
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In style 'Queen Anne', this chalet was commissioned by Ernesto Biester (1829-1880) a playwright, journalist and entrepreneur of the Theatre D. Maria lI, in Lisbon. The architect was José Luís Monteiro (responsible for the Rossio railway station nave and the expansion of the Eduardo VII park, both in Lisbon). The interior, with frescoes and French stained glass, was decorated by architect and set designer Luigi Manini, who also worked at the Palace of Buçaco and Quinta da Regaleira. Has furniture made by Leandro Braga a known master carver (who also worked for the Ajuda National Palace) and ceramic works by Bordalo Pinheiro.
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In style 'Queen Anne', this chalet was commissioned by Ernesto Biester (1829-1880) a playwright, journalist and entrepreneur of the Theatre D. Maria lI, in Lisbon. The architect was José Luís Monteiro (responsible for the Rossio railway station nave and the expansion of the Eduardo VII park, both in Lisbon). The interior, with frescoes and French stained glass, was decorated by architect and set designer Luigi Manini, who also worked at the Palace of Buçaco and Quinta da Regaleira. Has furniture made by Leandro Braga a known master carver (who also worked for the Ajuda National Palace) and ceramic works by Bordalo Pinheiro.
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Lisboa e Vale do Tejo
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Sintra
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Sintra-Cascais Nature Park
Identification and Access
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No
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By car - from the historic center of Sintra (Praça República/N375) continue towards the R. Biquinha / N375. Turn left toward R. Maria Eugénia Reis Ferreira Navarro/N375. Curve sharply to the right towards Rd. Pena. The destination is on the right.
Base Characterization
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Housing
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Urban, with a garden, on the slopes of the Sintra hills.
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Private
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Nineteenth century
Tips
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Although you cannot enter, because it is private property, enjoy the exterior of the chalet where was filmed ‘The Ninth Gate’ a thriller by Roman Polanski with Jonnhy Depp.
