Guerra Junqueiro House Museum

The Guerra Junqueiro House Museum is an historic house in Porto where collections of ceramics, metalwork, goldsmithery, sculpture, furniture and textiles from the 15th up to the 19th century, owned by the Portuguese poet Guerra Junqueiro, are exhibited.

What to see at Guerra Junqueiro House Museum

The house is a mansion built between 1730 and 1746. It is a good example of 18th century civil architecture and was commissioned by Domingos Barbosa, the magisterial priest of the Cathedral of Porto.

In 1934 the house was acquired by Guerra Junqueiro's daughter, who donated it to the Municipal Chamber of Porto in 1940 to be turned into a museum with her father's collection.

Guerra Junqueiro was one of the leading Portuguese poets of his time and is considered among the best in the language.

For enthusiasts of Portuguese literature, or those interested in learning about it, it is an interesting visit. If you are a fan of the romantic period, then you should consider also to come over.

It is in the old streets of Porto, behind the cathedral, and can be part of an in-depth visit to this area.

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Price

4€ / Free with Porto Card

Address

Rua de Dom Hugo, 32. (Justo al lado de la Catedral)

How to get there

Metro station São Bento, Aliados or Bolhão are relatively close by. Bus 200, 201, 202, 207, will drop you within walking distance.

Opening hours

Tuesdays to Sundays 10H-17H30

Closed on Mondays and holidays.