Golden Generation of Portuguese Polyphony
The Cathedral of Évora, a central hub for the production of Portuguese sacred music in the Portuguese Renaissance, is the central axis from which most of the composers who make up what is usually known as the golden generation of Portuguese polyphony come: Duarte Lobo, Estêvão de Brito, Estêvão Lopes Morago, Filipe de Magalhães and […]
Educational Service: activities linking Art and Nature
Casa São Roque is not only an exhibition space for contemporary art, but also a place dedicated to artistic creation, learning and the exchange of knowledge. Located in a historic romantic-style house, restored to house contemporary art, Casa São Roque is the ideal setting for a unique educational experience. With its Educational Service, Casa São […]
Ana Jotta: The Freedom of Creation and the Dialogue with Casa São Roque
Ana Jotta is a unique figure on the contemporary art scene. Her work, which spans techniques as diverse as painting, sculpture, installation, photography and ceramics, reveals a unique ability to interweave references from art history with elements of popular and vernacular culture. Since the 1980s, Jotta has ensure a unique career path, gaining widespread national […]
Augusto Leal de Gouveia Pinto
Camellias with History: Augusto Leal de Gouveia Pinto (125 years old) This remarkable camellia originates from a probable mutation or sport of the famous Mathotiana, widely recognised for its beauty and ornamental value. It was developed by Augusto Leal de Gouveia Pinto at his Quinta da Cheira, located in the village of Godinhela, in Miranda […]
Charms of Casa São Roque
DISCOVER THE CHARMS OF CASA SÃO ROQUE: WHERE HISTORY AND ART COME TOGETHER Casa São Roque, one of the cultural pillars of the eastern part of the city, is a house with over 200 years of history, open to the public as a cultural centre dedicated to contemporary art. More than an art house, Casa […]
Concert of Kings – Portuguese Polyphony with the Cupertinos on 5th January
Casa São Roque has the honour of welcoming the Cupertinos for an exclusive concert to celebrate Three Kings’ Day on 5 January at 6pm. Meet the Cupertinos Internationally recognised, the Cupertinos are true ambassadors of Portuguese polyphony, dedicated to preserving and interpreting music from the 16th and 17th centuries. The Cupertinos have consolidated their prominent […]
Casa São Roque special Christmas campaign: Buy One Get One Free
If you’re an art lover looking for a unique opportunity to visit one of Porto’s most eclectic cultural spaces, we have a special offer for you! Until 31 December, when you buy a ticket to visit Casa São Roque, you get another one for free. This is the perfect opportunity to explore Casa São Roque […]
