Douro Museum
About this Place
The Douro Museum, housed in a historic building by the Peso da Régua quay, is the essential stop for understanding the soul of the Douro Wine Region. Its permanent collection spans centuries of viticulture, from the first medieval records to the 2001 UNESCO World Heritage inscription of the Alto Douro Wine Region.
Exhibitions combine original agricultural tools, contemporary art inspired by the vineyards, documentary photography and multimedia installations that immerse visitors in the rhythms of the vindima harvest. A dedicated wing traces the history of the rabelo boat, the iconic vessel that carried Port Wine barrels down the river for centuries.
A visit to the Douro Museum fits perfectly into a stay in Peso da Régua, the ideal base for exploring the region. After the visit, stroll along the riverside quay and consider a Douro river cruise to discover the terraced vineyards from the water.
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