Museu Berardo Estremoz — Attraction in Estremoz

We are fans of art and made items (we love craft fairs, galleries, traditional made items and just absorbing culture) The place is absolutely fantastic. The building itself has been completely restored and is quite remarkable. The original marble, vaulted ceilings and amazing light were made even more enjoyable by the cool climate controlled environment. The staff are knowledgeable and multi lingual and delighted to answer questions of all kinds. The ceramic tile exhibition is vast, beautifully grouped and displayed. You can take photographs and there are clear information labels for every piece from the 12th century to date (may be earlier - don’t quote me) There is a huge catalogue which can be accessed and downloaded free on the website. No touristy shop but a beautiful wine selection as your last port of call- and the ticket included a wine tasting of red,white and Muscadet. There is a lift and the loos are great. We were blown away by the exhibition and found it to be world class. There are concessions for older people, students and families. Oh ….and if you go on the first Tuesday of the month your tickets are free and still include the...

What a feast for the senses! This has to be one of the nicest museums we have ever visited. It's situated in a stunning building and it has an equally impressive outdoor space. The staff here are simply delightful and they go out of their way to ensure that you get the most out of your time here. For anyone who is a fan of azulejos, this museum is a real treat as the collection is vast and very comprehensive. The displays are well organised and beautifully lit to fully enhance the beauty of each item. An added bonus is that at the end of your visit you have an opportunity to develop your knowledge of Portuguese wines and sample some that you may not have...

It was amazing. I learnt about the history and collections of the museum which cannot be told without influences from other countries like Iran. The museum collection is known to be the largest and most valuable private collection of tiles. The Berardo Collection includes in situ tile sets, a heritage that includes the Bacalhôa Palace and Estate (Azeitão) and the Tocha Palace (Estremoz), and more than four thousand and five hundred movable examples dating from the 13th to the 21st century.

The museum is significant, because it tells the story of the last eight centuries of tiling through its inaugural exhibition, "800 Years of...