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Jardim do Palácio Museu Soares dos Reis
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 B1 ⌂ Rua Dom Manuel II EAT
 A1 ⌂ Rua Dom Manuel II # 10am–6pm Tue–Sun
# 8am–9pm daily (to 7pm ¢ 1 Jan, Easter, 1 May,
Oct–Mar) 25 Dec ∑ museusoares Cantinho do Avillez
dosreis.pt Renowned Portuguese
Inspired by the Crystal Palace chef José Avillez’s
of London’s Great Exhibition The elegant Carrancas Palace, outstanding restaurant
in 1851, Porto’s own crystal built in the 18th century, has serves innovative
palace was begun in 1861. been a Jewish textile workshop, cuisine at highly
The steel and glass structure a royal abode and a military affordable prices.
of the original was replaced headquarters. In 1809, Porto  D3 ⌂ Rua Mouzinha
in the 1950s by the Pavilhão was in French hands, and da Silveira 166
Rosa Mota, an ungainly shape Marshal Soult and his troops ∑ cantinhodoavillez.pt
dubbed “the half-orange”. were quartered here. They
The gardens themselves were ousted in a surprise ¡¡¡
are the star attraction here. attack by Arthur Wellesley,
They are truly a lovely place later Duke of Wellington, who The Yeatman
to walk around, with peacocks then calmly installed himself The food at this hotel’s
roaming the lawns, avenues of at the marshal’s dinner table. restaurant is every bit
lime trees, a rose garden with Today, the palace provides as memorable as its
fountains and wonderful an appropriate setting for an sublime views of the
views of the river. outstanding museum, named city. Each dish is
Con certs are occa sionally after António Soares dos Reis, accompanied by
held inside the palace, or in Portugal’s leading 19th-century fine wine.
the open air, and the leisure sculptor. Pride of place goes to  E5 ⌂ Rua do
gardens are en livened by a the display of Portu guese art. Choupelo, Vila Nova da
fair at festa time. This includes paintings by the Gaia ∑ the-yeatman-
16th-century master Frey hotel.com
Carlos and the Impressionist ¡¡¡
Henrique Pousão. Also hung
Did You Know? here are landscapes of Porto
by the French artist Jean
Porto’s nickname is Pillement (1728 –1808).
“Invicta” because it The star sculpture exhibit, pottery, Limoges enamels,
was never conquered O Desterrado (The Exile), is porcelain and deco rative art.
during the War of the Soares dos Reis’ own marvel Historical exhibits include an
Two Brothers (p46). of pensive tension in marble, appealing 15th-century silver
completed in 1874. Further bust of São Pantaleão, patron
sections display Portuguese saint of Porto.

Admiring a painting
in the Museu Soares
dos Reis
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