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Siza Vieira & Porto School of Architecture - Full Day
Although I am not an architect (I studied History of Art), Architecture is one of my passions.
The so-called "Porto School of Architecture" gave two Pritzker Prize Winners to the world: Álvaro Siza Vieira and Eduardo Souto de Moura. Their master: Fernando Távora.
A steady balance between the opposing pulls of regional tradition and global design currents, that's what we are going to admire and understand in this fascinating full day tour.
Meeting Point
At your hotel
Start of the tour
Avenida dos Aliados
Introduction to the theme "Porto School of Architecture"
We will encounter there a first urban work by both by Álvaro Siza Vieira and Eduardo Souto de Moura.
Metro do Porto: Estações Trindade e S. Bento
Key works of the Porto Underground station network.
Bairro de S. Victor
S. Victor Social Housing (SAAL's project, 1974-1977, drawings in the MOMA Collection, NY)
Faculdade de Arquitectura Universidade do Porto
Faculty of Architecture University of Porto, seen from the exterior
Casa das Artes
House of the Arts, by Eduardo Souto de Moura (visit the house and park)
Museu de Arte Contemporânea de Serralves
Serralves Contemporary Museum. Main buiding by Álvaro Siza Vieira, as well as the House of Cinema Manoel de Oliveira and the new Ala Siza Vieira. Tickets included.
Break for Lunch
13:30-14:30 - Break for lunch. I will be pleased to give you my advice.
Casa da Arquitectura
Before arriving at the House of Architecture, we will be driven along the stunning Atlantic coast of Porto with its two forts, the lighthouse,"pérgola of Foz" and the most elegant neighborhoods in Porto.
The House of Architecture (from the exterior/yard)
Siza Vieira Family's House
The house where Álvaro Siza Vieira was raised (seen from the outside)
Quinta da Conceição Park
Tennis pavilion by Fernando Távora (the master of Porto School of Architecture): visitable.
Park rearranged by Fernando Távora (visitable)
Inspirations: Frank Lloyd Wright, Meso-american ruins, Alvar Aalto and the Japanese Temples in Kyoto, which Távora experienced.
Swimming pool by Siza Vieira only opens on Summer season. Guided visit can be arranged through customization.
Piscina das Marés
The Tidal Swimming Pool - Built in the 1960s, it is one of the seminal works by the architect Siza Vieira. Declared National Monument in 2011. A walk with astonishing views.
Casa de Chá da Boa Nova
Boa Nova Tea House - Designed by a young Álvaro Siza, the Boa Nova Tea House and nearby swimming pools (we have just saw!) sustain an intimacy with the Atlantic by turning their back on land. National Monument since 2011. We'll have a wonderful and relaxed walk through its surrounds.
End of the tour
Ending Point
At your hotel
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Inclusions & Exclusions
-local licensed guide's fee
-tour in English, Portuguese and French
-entrance fees to: Serralves Museum of Contemporary Art
-visit to Quinta da Conceição Park and the House of the Arts
-private transportation and hotel pick-up
-snacks, food and drinks
-lunch
-personal expenses
-any other expenses not mentioned "what's included"
Tour Important Information
-This tour includes visit/entrance fees to: House of the Arts and Serralves Museum of Contemporary Art.
-There are some other on-site tours. If you are interested on them, you can send me an inquiry.
-My tour requires private transportation (a Sedan).If you are a group of more than 3 people, please contact me for quote.
-The tour can be extended if the traffic is disturbed.
This tour can't take place on Mondays. Please contact before booking.
Important message from the guide
I can start customizing a tour according to your preferences. You feel free to contact me : )
I can guide you out of the city, making tours to Douro Valley, Guimarães, Braga, Viana do Castelo, Aveiro and Coimbra.
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
