 Palacio da Bolsa (under the scaffolding) by magor65 | Museums tips and photos posted by real travelers and Porto locals. • 15 Photos
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This charming house used to be the home of the former poet Guerra Junqueiro. It is an 18th century baroque building and has such a peaceful feel to it. The house has a collection of the poets’ private collection of rare ceramics and furniture. Unfortunately we did not spend long in here but long enough to appreciate this gem of a house. Leave a Comment Address: Rua Dom Hugo 32Phone: 22 200 36 89Directions: Very close to the Se
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Palacio da Bolsa (under the
scaffolding) by magor65
It's not a stock exchange any longer; beside being a sort of a museum it serves representation purposes. It's a venue for conferences, official meetings but also wedding receptions.
There are several rooms on two floors, each sumptuous and grand. But the 'most glittering jewel' is the Arabian room and its gold and blue intricate decorations with a repeated motif of Arabian inscriptions. It is said that the model for it was the Alhambra Palace in Spain.
I also loved the beautiful parquet floors arranged in complicated patterns or a unique in-laid table in the Portrait Room.
The imposing stairway and its decorations made of granite made me wonder how the artists managed to achieve the sense of lightness sculpting the rock so hard to work with. The large-sized chandeliers hanging from the ceiling with 1.5 tons of bronze each are also real masterpieces.
Summing up, a visit to Palacio da Bolsa is highly recommended. It's a pity that taking photographs inside is not allowed, so I can't share with you any photos.
Visiting only with guided-tours. Leave a Comment
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The Tait House, is a space of rare beauty, landscaped green area, in the central zone of the City of O' Porto. Protected for high walls, the Tait House still keeps a deep characteristic mark of the English families who had inhabited it.
Between many it is to detach who gave the name to it, William Tait, British citizen, owner and inhabitant in this house from 22 of April of 1900, supplied, on trader to the wine of O' Porto, becoming excellent person of the time, studious that it was of the fauna and flora, and author of The Birds of Portugal - London 1924.
Belonging to the Porto City Council it contains one of the most notable and complete numismatics collections,playing an important role in the study of Greek, Hispanic, Arabian and Portuguese numismatics.
This is without doubts a place of obligator sight for the apreciadores of the magical symbiosis of the green, the water and pleasent sunset. Leave a Comment Address: Rua de Entrequintas, 219Phone: Tel.: 226057000
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 Museu de Arte Contemporanea de
Serralves, Porto by antistar
Maybe I'm a philistine, but I think I was just disappointed.
Despite the lack of artwork, the gardens were a delight to walk through, and they did give me a discount on the usual 5 euro entrance fee. You can also check out in advance on their website what's going on, if you want to make sure you catch it when its in full swing. Leave a Comment
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This modern art museum is located in the Western suburbs, and is free on Sunday mornings. I decided to check it out, and didn't like it at all. There are sculptures of large spoons inside, and the main room is just way too weird. You have to be a hardcore modern art lover to enjoy this place. Leave a Comment Directions: Western suburbs
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 by IneXisTenZLeave a Comment Address: Rua D. João de Castro 210Phone: +351 808 200 543Directions: Near of Av. BoavistaWebsite: www.serralves.pt
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 by ginguba
The house was built in the 30's, and it's an Art Deco example! It was planed by the architect Marques da Silva, and decorated by Brandt e Lalique.
You can walk trought the gardens and have some tea at the (quite hidden) tea house.
The architect fot the Museum was Siza Vieira with his perfect minimalist spaces. There they have a permanent collection, and they run frequent art exhibits.
Both the house and museum are opened from 10.00/19.00 and 10.00/22.00 on thursdays, closed on monday. Leave a Comment Directions: R. D. João de Castro, and you can check the web address: www.serralves.ptOther Contact: That's just a pic from the garde
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Don't overlook Porto's museums.
Serralves Museum (or the National Museum of Modern Art) exhibits the work of several contemporary Portuguese painters, designers, and sculptors, and works by the likes of Warhol and Pollock.
It is located in a modern building surrounded by pleasant sculpted gardens that are worth a visit too.
Another nice place to relax when touring the city are the gardens of the former crystal palace (seen in this picture). In the center of the gardens in a big domed glass building that serves as a sports arena and closeby is the Soares dos Reis Museum. Housed in a grand 18th century neoclassical mansion,
it contains a collection of 19th century naturalistic paintings, fine Bohemian glass, Vista Alegre porcelain, and 'O Desterrado' ('The Exile'), a sculpture by Soares dos Reis, the museum's most famous piece. Leave a Comment
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Wonderful museum featuring Portogese paintings, objects and sculptures. We did not expect all that much, but this museum is a treasure. The paintings were great and the sculptures, especially those by Soares dos Reis were amazing. And you can get through the whole museum in just a few hours. Leave a Comment Address: rua D Manuel IIPhone: 351 223 39 37 70Directions: Palacio dos CarrancasWebsite: www.mnsr-ipmuseus.pt
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