Ceramics Museum

Okay this sounds really dry, but it is one of the most spectacular places that we have visited so far.  Can't be missed.  It was originallythe Palacio Marques dos Aguas, a Churrigueresque (I am told) extreme baroque mansion. It was designed by Hipolito Rovito in the 18th century, who it is said went completely bonkers in later life.  And looking at the outside, I think he was quite bonkers at the time he designed it as well.

This is above the entrance door, and the door side panels, all alabaster

The Marques Carriage

One of the hallway ceilings

Inside Courtyard

Beautiful Paining

1,000 year old Chinese potter

Beautiful dance

The kitchen

 One of a pair of modernista scultures

 Stunning handpainted wallpaper

The Salons

A young couple preparing themselves for a photoshoot.  We think it was a wedding portfolio

The outside was covered in these windows and balconies