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 […]
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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 […]
Casa do Conto: The House of Charm and Arts
Casa do Conto: Wandering through one of the arteries of Porto, you’ll certainly find Casa do Conto, a charming house located in the re-emerging area of Cedofeita. Its location will, definitely, be one important factor to make you fall in love with this unique place. But the secrets of Casa do Conto don’t end up here. […]
What To Do In Lisbon: 48 Hours In The Capital
What To Do In Lisbon: Lisbon is the capital of Portugal, and, for that reason, like many other European capitals, there is no lack of activities to fill your time during your stay. If this is your first time visiting the metropolitan city, Secrets from Portugal has made a selection of the best places and […]
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 […]
What to do in Porto: 48 hours in the Undefeated city
What to do in Porto? If you’re about to visit the city, Secrets from Portugal has reunited all the best tips about this amazing city. Porto is a unique city for so many reasons we can’t even name all of them, but we would love that you get to discover all of them for yourself. It’s […]
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 […]
Best Architecture Projects: the House by Correia/Ragazzi Arquitectos
One of the most wonderful Secrets from Portugal is its imposing architecture and today we’re going to tell you everything about the best architecture projects. The number of the best architecture projects built in Portugal, with the signature of Portuguese architects, is growing and at a fast pace. So today we will show you a rehabilitation project that is […]
Portuguese Brutalist Architecture is presented in Atlantic Pavilion
Portuguese brutalist architecture is present in an outstanding sports centre recently completed in Portugal by Valdemar Coutinho Arquitectos that features elements of brutalist architecture, the most evident aspect being angular concrete surfaces that funnel daylight into the building’s public foyer. The sports facility was created for the use of the locally based Pedro Barbosa School as […]