The project Casa das Histórias Paula Rego, designed by the architect Eduardo Souto Moura, consists of 750 m2 of permanent and temporary exhibition area, coffee shop, bookstore and an auditorium with seating for 195 seats. The Museum brings together 121 works, including 16 paintings of the author, provided for a period of ten years, and also some pieces of art from her husband Victor Willing (artist and art critic). In addition to drawings, engravings and lithographs is still possible to admire the beauty of the tapestry piece "battle of Alcácer-Quibir", acquired in 2008 by the municipality through an application at …

The House-Museum of Leal da Câmara is installed in residences where Master Leal da Câmara lived from 1930 until his death in 1948. The building that once belonged to Sebastião José de Carvalho e Melo, Marquis of Pombal, worked as a field Hospital of the Portuguese troops during the French invasions, in the 19th century. In 1965 was incorporated in the Municipal Chamber of Sintra, upon the death of the donor and the master's widow. Since 2003 the House functions as a space where we display the hooptie collections of the artist (painting, drawing, caricature, furniture, textiles, ceramics, photo and …

This former family home, located in the Douro valley, in the oldest demarcated wine region in the world, has been restored, providing its guests with the opportunity to discover a farm dedicated to the creation of products as distinct as Port wines and DOC Douro wines. Belonging to the Sogevinus group, it is an oasis for wine tourism enthusiasts, as it is part of Quinta de S. Luiz, comprising 125 hectares, 90 of which are dedicated to vineyards. The rooms offer magnificent views over the Douro River, some with a terrace, others with a balcony, and the decor tells the …

Imposing, high on the mountain, the 1200 meters of altitude, in a unique recovery by the hand of the Architect Souto Moura, reborn a wonderful Pousada de Portugal. The iconic building of Penhas da Saúde returns with all the sophistication and splendor of other times. With opening the April 1, 2014, Pousada da Serra da Estrela has 92 rooms (including two with spa concept), spa, indoor and outdoor swimming pool, meeting rooms and restaurant. Everything has been studied to the smallest detail so that the new project would save the original building built in the early 20th century.

In the historic center and just steps from the emblematic place de la République, is the pension Restaurant "orange tree"-an old building with restaurant 1 referenced traditional cuisine, 7 themed rooms and 5 apartments (still in draft).Being the city's oldest establishment, the Family Tree-already in 3rd generation-decided to freshen up the image of the old Pension telling stories about his family, depicting costumes and remembering traditions of Viana. Thus, the rooms were baptized with names like rugs, Filigree, Vinho verde, Eiffel and Santa Luzia, among others.

Village built in a small lot. Its name is due to the fact that, in time, have there been flax industry. Its importance was demonstrated by having enjoyed privileges of municipal headquarters and pillory. Had judge ordinary, two councillors and a Prosecutor presented by donors. The village belonged to the convent of Santa Clara in Beja and was sold in 1503 by d. Violante de Moura, Abbess of the convent said the sum of 200 thousand Reis, Álvaro, Lord of Tentúgal, purchase which was confirmed by King Manuel I in March 14, 1516 and, later, by d. João III in …

A village with curvy, narrow streets, located between the Montejun to-Sintra mountains and the springs of the Alenquer Brook. It boast several vestiges of different civilizations: a roman road with abridge, the friars pathways to the convents of São Jerónimo do Mato and Santo António de Charnais and the medieval Galician road. One may also visit the ruins of the palace of Dona leonor (the place where the queen rested whem she went to the thermae of the Caldas da Rainha), the pillory, the church of Prazeres and the chapel of the Espírito Santo (Holy Spirit). A special note to …

A village of moorish origins (who gave it its name), Messejana includes the Delbas village, the Foros of Escanchados and the Foros of Vale de Água. Its architectural heritage is clearly of the Alentejo region. The pillory (classed as a Public Interest Construction), the mother church, the church of Our Lady of Assunção, the castle's ruins (conquered to the moors by Dom Sancho II) and the Convent of Saint Francisco stand out. The local gastronomy includes the açorda à alentejana and the migas, while trhe craftswork is mostly composed of embroideries. Messajana is also famed as a touristic hunting area …

Opened on the symbolic day of March 21st (2007), the Fluviário de Mora became the first large freshwater aquarium in Europe. Its construction was carefully designed to perfectly suit all species. The recreational and scientific components stand out, as all points along the river have accessible information about the different natural habitats, Alentejo and other international fauna and flora species (Amazon basin, large African lakes). See all the species up close and fully satisfy your curiosity. Take a look at the temporary exhibitions and bring back a souvenir from the store.

Based on a long history linked to wine production and thanks to the region's climatic conditions and privileged soils, it was natural that Adega de Valpaços emerged in 1956, with the aim of providing an outlet for the large supply of wine from numerous producers. From then on, the construction of the current building, designed by architect Fernando Cunha Leitão, took 2 years, giving rise to a remarkable work of harmony between traditional and modern. The growth of the winery led to, in 1986, being assigned a long list of VQPRD wines (Quality Wine Produced in a Specific Region). The …