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Serralves

Rua D Joao de Castro 210, Porto 4150-417, Portugal
351 808 200 543
Ranked #9 of 35 attractions in Porto
4.5 of 5 stars 87 Reviews
Type: Art Museums
Owner description: Located in the heart of Oporto, the Serralves Foundation boasts a priceless heritage estate, comprised of the Museum (designed by the 1992 Pritzker...... more » Owner description: Located in the heart of Oporto, the Serralves Foundation boasts a priceless heritage estate, comprised of the Museum (designed by the 1992 Pritzker prize winning architect, Álvaro Siza Vieira); Serralves Villa (a unique example of Art Deco architecture); and by the Park (winner of the “Henry Ford Prize for the Preservation of the Environment” in 1997). As a European cultural institution serving the national community, the Serralves Foundation’s mission is to raise the general public's awareness concerning contemporary art and the environment. Serralves offers a wide range of different eating alternatives, throughout the day –the Restaurant in the Museum, the Auditorium bar or the Tea House in the Park.The Serralves Shop presents a wide selection of Portuguese and international contemporary design products and the Museum Book Shop specialises in publications dedicated to contemporary art. Located in one of Oporto’s most prestigious zones, with excellent access from the historic centre and main thoroughfares, the Serralves Foundation is a unique place in the city - where art and landscape, culture and heritage converge in a contemporary vision. A Must-See for your trip to Oporto! « less
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Leca da Palmeira, Portugal
2 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

This is a Must in your Visit to Porto. The gardens, the architecture of the museum it self and if you are lucky the exposition. Have a good restaurant to have lunch or just a drink More

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Paris, France
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

The exhibits can sometimes be hit & miss, and I never seem to be able to find my way easily around the museum, but the gardens are awesome in any season and the map lets you explore them to your hearts content. Bring along a book/ picnic/ sketch pad/ camera and while away your day in breathtaking beauty. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012

Loved the Architecture and beautiful gardens. Has good art expos and definitely worth a visit. More

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Manchester,Maine
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2012

Lovely grounds but the museum was disappointing..It may be okay if you like contemporary art but it wasn't enough for us More

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London, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2012

The contemporary art gallery and beautiful gardens of Serralves were a great way to spend a morning or afternoon in Porto. The gallery space is expansive and interesting - the building a striking design in itself. The exhibitions we saw were well curated, with clear themes running throughout the work. Gardens are clearly well maintained and would be a great... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2012

Good compact garden which as usual my Wife loved. There is a variety of sections which, whilst not as verdant as say Kitchener Island on the Nile are full of interesting specimens (apparently). Lovely spot to have a cup of tea in the centre under the Wisteria clad pergola. They would be as well planting over the incongruous tennis court... More

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Boston
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2012

Museum designed by Pritzker-prize winning Portuguese architect Alvaro Siza is a must to visit in Porto. Collection and gardens are beautiful. Buffet lunch on the terrace was delicious. More

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London
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2012

The art museum has no useful signage so you don't actually know where to go, or be able to orientate yourself. We may have visited at a bad time but the exhibits were rather disappointing. We spent about 15 minutes in the museum and about an hour walking around the lovely gardens. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2012

The gardens on a fine spring day are truly splendid. The exhibition in the modern art museum on the work of the obscure surrealist author, Raymond Roussel, is truly baffling. The coffee and chocolate cake in the tea house next to the old tennis court were a welcome relief! More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 April 2012

We found the highlight as many do to be the unfurnished art deco house and the beautiful abundant gardens. We were less impressed by the art museum, but felt it was still an interesting way to spend a few hours in porto for $7 EU each. More

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