In central Portugal, and particularly in the small village of Aldeia do Bispo, the chestnut has always been an substantial...
This collection of historic villages located on the eastern side of Central Portugal provides a unique escape from hectic urban life. Each village has its own distinctive character and is worthy of a day trip, weekend get-away or extended holiday.
Created in 1933, the Museum José Malhoa, is the first purpose built museum in Portugal. It was created to honor...
Kids are always told to not play with matches. Well, here, at the Matches Museum (Museu dos Fósforos in Tomar,...
Kids….Start Your Engines! The largest collection of miniature automobiles in Portugal is here at the Museu da Miniatura Automóvel in...
The National Museum Machado de Castro features many historical and antique objects originating from the churches and convents of Coimbra...
The Play Museum (or Museu do Brincar) was founded by the Harlequin Theatre for Children, which dedicates itself to collecting...
“Schist” is a type of crystalline metamorphic stone. It is easily split, creating a flat surface. For centuries, this “horizontal” stone became the ideal building material to create weatherproof, secure houses. Today, many original homes made of schist still stand and are remain occupied by the residents of the village.