Vila Real

Tradition & Future

Vila Real is a Portuguese city, capital of the district of Vila Real, located in the Douro sub-region and the old province of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro, with a population of around 30,000 inhabitants.

Owing to the fact that the city is located in a plateau where the rivers Corgo and Cabril meet, the city has many beautiful locations with stunning views.

The distance between the centre of Vila Real and Pinhão is approximately a 50 minute car ride.

What to visit?

For a cultural itinerary we suggest a visit to the city of Vila Real. Here you will be able to visit the beautiful Mateus Palace, the museum of Vila Velha and also the ancient theatre of Vila Real, where you can opt to watch a play, a concert or a film.

Mateus Palace

Mateus Palace is a manor house built in the XVIII century, one of the finest examples of Baroque style architecture in Portugal.

The palace boasts a 6000 book library including, among others, the famous illustrated edition of Luís de Camões’ Lusíadas, from 1816. In the other rooms, one can find countless pieces of furniture, tapestries, china, garments and relics.

General Information:
Fundação da Casa de Mateus, Casa de Mateus,
5000-291 Vila Real
T: +351 259 323 121
E: casademateus@casademateus.pt
W: www.casademateus.com
Vila Velha Museum

The Vila Velha Museum opened to the public in 2008, after the archeological excavations which took place in Vila Velha, the oldest part of the city of Vila Real.

Here one can visit the permanent exhibition “Vila Velha – Novas Memórias” (Vila Velha – New Memories), which focuses on the occupation of Vila Velha, which later became the city of Vila Real.

General Information:

Rua de Trás-Os-Muros, 5000-657, Vila Real
T: +351 259 308 178
E: mvv@cm-vilareal.pt
W: www.mvv.cm-vilareal.pt
Vila Real Theatre

The Vila Real Theatre, which opened in 2004, is a municipal theatre located on Alameda de Grasse, in Vila Real.

This theatre hosts shows of multiple artistic genres, such as theatre, dance, music, art exhibitions and film.

The schedule with its current programming can be checked on the theatre’s official website.

General Information:
Alameda de Grasse, 5000-703 Vila Real
T: +351 259 320 000 | +351 259 320 002
E: geral@teatrodevilareal.com
W: www.teatrodevilareal.com