Porto's Álvaro Siza Museum Meets an Art Deco Villa

At a Glance

Fundação de Serralves in western Porto combines a 1944 Art Deco villa, an 18 ha park, and a 1999 contemporary art museum by Álvaro Siza. Free Sundays before 13:00; annual visitors exceed one million.

Two Eras, One Site

The pink Casa de Serralves was completed in 1944 as a complete Art Deco ensemble. In 1986 the estate became a public foundation; Siza's museum opened 1999 and defines the Porto School's approach to natural light.

Highlights

• Siza main building with walled garden views.
• Casa de Serralves with original fittings.
• 18 ha park including the Mondrian Garden.
• ~4,500 works collection.
• 250 m, 15 m-high Treetop Walk (opened 2019).

Visiting Tips

Bus 201/203 or 15-min taxi. Combined ticket €20. 3–4 hours. Closed Mondays. Best in spring and autumn.