Biester Palace (Palácio Biester / Chalet Biester) is an Eclectic revivalist (neo-Gothic / Romantic) palace in Sintra, Lisbon District, Portugal, and a filming location for The Ninth Gate (1999). Built in 1907, it was designed by José Luís Monteiro.
Location: Sintra, Lisbon District, Portugal
Verified facts
- Located in Sintra, Lisbon District
confidence 80/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-10789, SRC-10790, SRC-12357, SRC-12843 - Appeared in The Ninth Gate (movie, 1999)
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-10789, SRC-10790, SRC-11022 - Designed by José Luís Monteiro
confidence 90/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-10789, SRC-12357, SRC-14131, SRC-14323 - Built in 1907
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-10789, SRC-12357, SRC-12843 - Architectural style: Eclectic revivalist (neo-Gothic / Romantic)
confidence 80/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-10789, SRC-12167, SRC-12357, SRC-12843 - Architectural style: Romantic / eclectic revivalist (neo-Gothic)
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-10789, SRC-12357, SRC-12843 - Designed by José Luiz Monteiro
confidence 95/100 · 6 independent sources · SRC-10789, SRC-12167, SRC-12168, SRC-12357, SRC-14131, SRC-14492
Evidence & sources
- SRC-10789 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Biester_Palace (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-10790 — https://casadovalle.com/chalet-biester-the-film-set-for-johnny-depps-ninth-gate/ (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11022 — Reelstreets — The Ninth Gate (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12167 — https://www.portugal.com/location/discover-the-secrets-of-biester-palace-in-sintra/ (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12168 — https://www.madaboutsintra.com/biester-palace.html (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12357 — Visit Sintra (official monuments site) — Biester Palace (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12843 — Heritage Navigator — Palácio e Parque Biester, Sintra (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-14131 — Visit Portugal (official national tourism board) — Palácio e Parque Biester (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-14323 — idealista/news — Palácio Biester in Sintra opens to the public (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-14492 — Visit Lisboa (official tourism) — Palácio Biester (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
How we verify
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street address only for non-residential public landmarks (museums, commercial and civic buildings,
publicly documented filming-location sites); the exact addresses of private residences and any
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Frequently asked questions
Where was The Ninth Gate filmed?
Biester Palace (Palácio Biester / Chalet Biester), in Sintra, Lisbon District, is a real-world filming location used for The Ninth Gate.
Who designed Biester Palace (Palácio Biester / Chalet Biester)?
Biester Palace (Palácio Biester / Chalet Biester) was designed by José Luís Monteiro.
Where is Biester Palace (Palácio Biester / Chalet Biester) located?
Biester Palace (Palácio Biester / Chalet Biester) is located in Sintra, Lisbon District.