National Museum Soares dos Reis

National Museum Soares dos Reis

The National Museum Soares dos Reis is housed in an 18th-century private residence — Carrancas Palace — and is one of Portugal’s most renowned museums. Established in 1833 on Avenida Dom Pedro IV, about 1 kilometer west of Praça da Liberdade in Porto, it is the country’s first national museum. Its current name comes from the surname of the Portuguese sculptor António Soares dos Reis.

The National Museum Soares dos Reis primarily houses 19th- and 20th-century Portuguese artworks, including paintings, sculptures, furniture, metalwork, and ceramics. Notable artists represented include Domingos Sequeira, Vieira Portuense, and Miguel Ângelo Lupi, while notable sculptors include Soares do Reis and António Teixeira Lopes. For travel enthusiasts who appreciate European and American art, visiting the National Museum Soares dos Reis is a great choice, where you can admire each masterpiece to your heart’s content.

National Museum Soares dos Reis

Must-visit reason: Portugal’s first museum

Continent: Europe【Europe】

Country/Region: Portugal[Portugal]

Province/State: Porto District [Porto District]

City: Porto [Porto]