The Soares dos Reis National Museum has just been distinguished with a prestigious award, being recognized as one of the best evaluated attractions in the city of Porto.
The Tripexpert 2023 Experts’ Choice Award is awarded to less than 2% of the attractions listed, representing the best hotels, restaurants and tourist and cultural centers in the world, being the only distinction in the sector based on professional evaluations.
To award this distinction, Tripexpert is based on articles written by travel guides, journalists, writers and other professionals linked to the field of tourism and travel, only considering content written by credible people, who provide reliable and impartial advice to travelers and visitors.
With more than 2,500 comments from visitors on Google and Tripadvisor platforms, the Soares dos Reis National Museum occupies the top 10 of Tripexpert attractions, with positive reviews and evaluations from recognized and accredited sources, such as Michelin Guide, Lonely Planet, Fodor’s or U.S. News & World Report.
According to António Ponte, Director of the Soares dos Reis National Museum, this distinction “is recognition of the work that has been carried out in recent years at the museum, and which culminated in the reopening of the Long Term Exhibition to the public”, the which has already received more than 30,000 visitors in just four months.
Opened on the 13th of April, and marking the full reopening of the museum, after the requalification intervention, the exhibition brings together the most important collection of Portuguese art from the 19th century. In total there are 1133 pieces that tell the history of the museum and art, spread over 27 galleries.