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Founded in 1833, the Soares dos Reis National Museum is the first public art museum in Portugal.

Housed in the elegant Carrancas Palace — an 18th-century neoclassical building located in the heart of Porto — it offers a visit that combines history, art, and heritage.

Its collection brings together more than 18,000 pieces, including paintings, sculptures, ceramics, jewelry, furniture, and glass, covering various periods and styles of Portuguese art.

One of the museum’s key works is O Desterrado (The Exiled), by António Soares dos Reis, a symbol of longing and of the artistic excellence of 19th-century Portugal.

Portugal — and particularly the city of Porto — find in this museum an essential space for the promotion of the arts and the preservation of national cultural identity, making it a must-visit for anyone wishing to explore the city’s artistic and historical soul.

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