Edition 84 - 200 years of Vista Alegre
22.01.2024 • 04.02.2024
On July 1st 1824, the visionary entrepreneur José Ferreira Pinto Basto founded the porcelain factory Vista Alegre, putting into motion a true revolution. In 2024, this world-acclaimed Portuguese brand celebrates 200 years of a deeply rich History, filled with the most inspiring stories. Long gone are the days when the porcelain articles were transported by camels to its clients, so that they could arrive safe and not in pieces. But the brand has preserved its founding soul. Faithful to a memorable past. Eager to the future.
Cities & Villages
Vista Alegre as a revolutionary social project
This prestigious Portuguese world-acclaimed super brand is the living proof that a respected working force is the key to success!
Monuments & Attractions
Vista Alegre Museum
Vista Alegre Museum is the living testimony of a 200 years-old history that brilliantly presents the evolution of Vista Alegre factory and its production. Opened in 1964, Vista Alegre Museum was deeply renovated between 2014 and 2016, which included the rehabilitation of the existing building and the expansion of the exhibiting spaces, including the integration of two old ovens of the company in the reception area of the museum to make them stand out.
Churches & Monasteries
Vista Alegre Chapel
Also known as the Chapel of Our Lady of Penha de França, Vista Alegre Chapel is a pivotal place within the Vista Alegre complex. Built in the late 17th century by the Bishop D. Manuel de Moura Manuel to fulfil a promisse, this is nowadays the epicentre of a beautiful popular feast held in July in honour of Our Lady of Penha de França, the patron saint of Vista Alegre and the Factory.
Monuments & Attractions
Vista Alegre Theatre
Opened in 1851, the iconic Vista Alegre Theatre was created to entertain the working community of Vista Alegre.
Bairro Vista Alegre
Located within the Vista Alegre complex and 5-star Montebelo Vista Alegre Ílhavo Hotel, only 8 km away from Aveiro, Vista Alegre quarter - Bairro Vista Alegre - is a new concept of accommodation. The former neighbourhood of the factory workers was now converted in welcoming apartments, ideal for long family stays.