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Museum · Vila do Conde, Porto
Casa de José Régio
House where the writer José Régio lived, born in Vila do Conde, with his study, library and the collection of popular and sacred art he assembled.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
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About Casa de José Régio
José Régio, the pen name of José Maria dos Reis Pereira, was one of Portugal’s leading 20th-century writers: a poet, novelist and playwright, and one of the founders of the magazine Presença in Coimbra. He was born in Vila do Conde in 1901 in a house on Avenida Campos Henriques and died in 1969.
The house-museum is next to the house where he was born. It belonged to the family, and the writer spent his holidays there until he settled there permanently in 1966 after retiring from teaching in Portalegre. The three-storey building dates from the late 19th century.
After his death the municipal council bought the property and opened the house to the public in 1975. The exhibition shows the bedroom, the study and the library, and part of the large collection of art that Régio assembled during his life, with religious images, pieces of popular art and contemporary artworks organised by his brother, the painter Júlio.
It is a short visit, aimed at those interested in Portuguese literature.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
30 to 45 minutes.
Best time
In the morning, before the groups arrive; opening days and times vary, so check ahead.
How to get there
It is on Avenida Campos Henriques, in the center, about a 5-minute walk from the igreja matriz.
Tip
Read some poems by José Régio before the visit, such as Cântico Negro: the house takes on a different meaning.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Casa de José Régio
Who was José Régio?
One of the leading Portuguese writers of the 20th century: a poet, novelist and playwright, born in Vila do Conde in 1901.
What can you see in José Régio's house?
The bedroom, the study, the library and part of the collection of religious and popular art that the writer assembled.
Since when has the house been a museum?
Since 1975, after being purchased by the town council.