Serralves Foundation is the master place for art to be discovered. Besides its architectonical undeniable beauty, inside this amazing building project by Álvaro Siza Vieira, there’s always a lot to be discovered with the exclusive exhibitions that take the main stage in this art centre. Let Secrets from Portugal guide you in this unique adventure […]
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MAAT is Filled With Plastic – And The Reason Why Is Serious
MAAT is filled with plastic until April 2019. Tadashi Kawamata, the Japanese artist based in Paris, is the man behind the mess that has a serious purpose. The artist has created a monumental installation of ocean plastic in the Oval Gallery of the Museum of Art, Architecture and Technology. ♦ Discover MAAT and subscribe to our newsletter ♦ The […]
Champalimaud Foundation is the Centre For the Unknown
Champalimaud Foundation is dedicated to the development of advanced biomedical research programs, but architecture is part of its life. In October of 2008, was laid the first stone for the building of the Foundation. Charles Correa, the Portuguese architect responsible for giving life to this science centre, sought that the contemporary architecture of the building allied the aesthetic […]
Ponte de Sor Welcomes The Most Exquisite Elderly Care Centre
Ponte de Sor is a pleasant town, home to a vast county, located in the extensive Alentejo region, right at the junction with the former Ribatejana region, is characterized by the Sor riverbanks – large farming fields that surround the city. Ponte de Sor has several points of interest, such as its Matriz (17th century) […]
Terminal de Cruzeiros de Leixões is a masterpiece of architecture
Terminal de Cruzeiros de Leixões is a masterpiece of Portuguese architecture. From the distance, it reminds a roll of paper unfolding. The Terminal consists of four “arms” – one goes to the ship, another to the south pier, another to the city and the last one ends inside the building. If in the distance the […]
Eduardo Souto de Moura: a route through all his projects
Eduardo Souto de Moura is one of the best Portuguese architects of all times. In 2011, his artwork was distinguished with a Pritzker Prize – the main distinguishment for architecture. The architect took Portuguese architecture beyond borders. His work has redesigned Portuguese modern architecture by inserting new concepts into his projects. Just last year, in […]
Visit Portugal and discover its most charming historical places
Visit Portugal will be a once in a lifetime experience, we can guarantee you that. Wander through its cities and discover amazing streets around every corner, smell the freedom of a country aware of its time and that doesn’t want to keep anything for itself and its people: everything that Portugal hides is to offer to […]
Discover the top 7 best architectural designs in Portugal
Architectural design is spread all over Portugal and it’s definetly a secret not to be missed when you visit the country, with the amazing buildings providing you the best of the Portuguese architecture, you will fall in love in every little corner. Secrets from Portugal presents you a selection of the top 7 best architectural designs […]
Museums in Portugal: See a Selection of Some of the Most Prestigious
Museums in Portugal are excellent reasons to plan a vacation with the ones we love the most, especially in Portugal. In our country, art has always been part of our language and History. The following article is comprised of a unique selection of some of the most prestigious museums in Portugal which you ought to […]
Historic Villages spread all over the country
Historic Villages are one of Portugal’s best-kept secrets. The centuries-old picturesque villages are characteristic of the different regions of the country. From north to south there are hundreds of beautiful examples of classic and iconic villages that stand out as an opportunity for a cultural trip and, within this illustrious group, we have to highlight some […]