Biester Palace (Palácio Biester / Chalet Biester) is a heritage property in Sintra, Lisbon District, Portugal seen on screen in The Ninth Gate (1999).
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
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-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)
How we verify
Every fact above is independently corroborated by at least two reputable sources and
confidence-scored before publication. Claims that cannot clear that bar are withheld. We show the
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
personal information are structurally barred from publication. Last reviewed June 2026.
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.
Where is Biester Palace (Palácio Biester / Chalet Biester) located?
Biester Palace (Palácio Biester / Chalet Biester) is located in Sintra, Lisbon District.