Eça de Queiroz Foundation

Location

Located in Casa de Tormes, in Santa Cruz do Douro, municipality of Baião, in a surrounding natural setting with views over the Douro.

Importance

Museum dedicated to the life and work of Eça de Queiroz, one of the greatest writers in Portuguese literature.

Casa de Tormes

Inspired the work "The City and the Mountains", being a place of great literary and historical value.

Permanent exhibition

Gathers documents, letters, original editions of the writer's works, and personal objects.

Recreated environments

Spaces decorated in the style of the time to provide an authentic 19th-century experience.

Guided tours

Available for tourists, students, and cultural groups, with explanations about the life and work of the writer.

Educational activities

Programs for schools, thematic workshops, and conferences on literature and culture.

Cultural events

Poetry recitals, colloquia, courses, and literary gatherings promoted throughout the year.

Tourism and gastronomy

Gastronomic experience with dishes inspired by Eça's work and local products, including Vinho Verde produced at Quinta de Tormes.

"Jacinto's Path" Route

Walk inspired by the work "The City and the Mountains", providing a journey through the natural spaces that influenced the writer.

Natural surroundings

Farm with vineyards, gardens, and panoramic views over the Douro, ideal for moments of leisure and contact with nature.