Museu Nacional de Soares dos Reis

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8 / 10

7 expert reviews

“This museum in the Carrancas Palace has permanent collections of Portuguese painting and sculpture, including, in particular, sculptures by Soares dos Reis (1847-1889).”

– Michelin Guide

Fodor's Fodor's
"Collection includes several Portuguese primitive works of the 16th century as well as superb collections of silver, ceramics, glassware, and costumes." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Porto's best art museum presents a stellar collection ranging from Neolithic carvings to Portugal’s take on modernism." Full review
Time Out Time Out
"Founded in 1833 as the country’s first public museum. It has a vast collection of Portuguese artists. The museum’s attractions are the 19th and 20th century sculptures and paintings. " Full review
U.S. News & World Report U.S. News & World Report
13.0
"Art lovers will appreciate the expansive collection housed here, as well as the ornate building itself. Occupying a former royal residence, the museum features much of the work of its namesake." Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"The most representative and unified display is that of the Portuguese 19th-century painters, particularly from the Porto School." Full review
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