Portuguese architecture

With National Castle Day on the horizon, picture Portugal’s hilltop fortresses and coastal bastions opening up with special goings‑on behind the gates.

Portugal is a country that’s easy to explore from north to south by rail.

On a regular basis we like to open the doors to Portugal's most unique, luxurious and  unusual homes. Today we are travelling to Vagos, Aveiro, to discover the incredible Casa 109, an architectural work by the Frari studio, founded by Maria Fradinho, built next to the iconic National Road 109.

We frequently like to show you round some of Portugal's most unique and luxurious properties that are currently on the market, and today's property is an exceptional piece of contemporary architectural design, exuding glamour and individuality.

It is considered one of the strangest houses in the world and, since 2014, few can remain indifferent to its peculiarity.

Autumn 2022 is just around the corner and this season is one of the best times to discover the history of Portugal.

Which are the best neighbourhoods in the world to eat, have fun and enjoy culture and community? The British magazine Time Out answered this question again in 2021 based on the opinion of 27,000 people living in the four corners of the world.

Prefabrication can contribute to achieving the environmental goals of the European Union (EU) and reduce construction costs, thus increasing the competitiveness and sustainability of this industry.

There is a new development coming to Porto, which has turned out to be a sales success story. Construction began in September and completion is not planned until the end of 2023, but 19 of the 21 new flats for sale have already been sold, with promissory contracts signed.

Every once and a while, we like to open the doors of a truly amazing property and let you have a look around.

This week’s house of the week is a real feast for the eyes of opulent Portuguese décor. This former palace in Lumiar, a district of Lisbon, was completely renovated in 2010 but has original features which are thought to date back to the 18th century.

In Portugal there are 17 sites officially classified as World Heritage by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).

Portugal is famous for its beautiful coastlines and traditional fishing villages, many of which have beautiful little fisherman’s houses for sale.

Portuguese architecture continues to be at the forefront of the cutting edge and is on everyone’s lips.

Of all the amazing things Portugal has to offer visitors, one of the most quirky and curious may be the Casa do Penedo, a house built into rock near Fafe, in the District of Braga in northern Portugal. The so-called ‘Stone house’ went viral on the internet because people just couldn’t believe this

Live like a royal in a real-life, ultra-luxury palace in Paço de Arcos, Portugal! Named for Quinta do Relógio, this 19th century property was built in 1860 and was the residence of His Royal Highness, King D. Fernando II.

This luxury apartment with 7 rooms stands in the heart of Lisbon, on Av. Duque de Ávila.

Lisbon, the capital of Portugal known as the ‘City of Seven Hills’, is an up and coming European destination these days. Portugal is in fashion, and nowhere more so than Lisbon, so today idealista/news is running down the 10 things you absolutely cannot afford to miss while you’re there. 1.

Standing proudly on Porto’s riverside is the latest addition to the cultural life of the city, an experience that pays homage to the main symbol of the region.