Historic boutique apartments and venue in Évora

Évora is European Capital of Culture in 2027. Stay at Casa Morgado Esporão, a restored 15th-century mansion 80 m from the Roman Temple, in the historic centre.

We are glad to host the sample of some of the tree work arts of João Concha, a talented local artist living in Évora. The exhibition is open from early January to April 2023. But remember this is just a sample of his extraordinary work. You can visit João's atelier in the outskirts of Évora by making an appointment first. You can, for example, contact him on his official Facebook page here. Related: Photography exhibition by Agne Sukure · 2016 Photography course: Walls made o

From September 2022 to January 2023, come and see the exhibition of photographies by Latvian artist Agne Sukure. Titled as "Alentejo - The Beauty of Here and Now" the photographies focus on natural elements and landscapes of southern Portugal. For a quick glance at the exhibition see short video on our FaceBook page or our Instagram. Related: "ALENTEJO MAIOR" exhibition · Street art exhibition by João Concha · 2016 Photography course: Walls made of History · Our venue

The photographs of the "Alentejo Maior" photographic project are a work of research into the many-sided aesthetics of the Alentejo landscape. Carried out across the whole region over more than twenty years, the project sought out cultural landscapes strongly shaped by the hands and knowledge of the men and women of the Alentejo; they are ever-present and decisive in the imagery and poetics they have created over successive generations. There is a song that rises from the Alen

Related: What does believing mean? · "ALENTEJO MAIOR" exhibition · Photography exhibition by Agne Sukure · Our venue

They both are stage directors, actresses, writers... They come from the Netherlands, but studied in Brussels. Anouk Friedli and Guus Diepenmaat are preparing for their performance ‘WHAT THE GOD’. In residence at the Quinta do Chapeleiro, they will try to find the common thread that links their written and collected material. The main questions in their search are: What does believing mean? And: In what way has religion an influence on our daily life? Before returning North,

Photography exhibition at Casa Morgado Esporão - 1st March until 30th April 2019 On White White is many whites, many textures, some shadows; under and over white many forms are inscribed. The sum of all colours is by definition what is said of white, however, it has already become banal. It is not a "colour" that awes, that surprises us in our urban landscape. It is rather a colour that mutes or illuminates objects whether upon it the light shines or conceals. Common forms

We are pleased to introduce you Julie Hodgson and her husband John who are staying at Casa Morgado Esporão before they settle more permanently in Évora. Julie has won several book awards (new apple awards) and has recently won The reader's favourite award for the 2016 Book awards. Julie and John have traveled around the world before settling in Portugal. Both continue to travel extensively and Julie tours with her books while encouraging people to read. She is an avid reader

Rádio Renascença kindly wrote a short report on the opera performed at Casa Morgado Esporão on 6 July 2018. You can read the article here. Related: Painting exhibition "Pedaços de Memória" by Tiago Cutileiro · Julie Hodgson · Art exhibition: On White, by Cristina Oliveira · Our venue

Casa Morgado Esporão is pleased to host the painting exhibition "Pedaços de Memória" by the artist Tiago Cutileiro. Come and see it with your own eyes from 6 July to 9 September 2018. The exhibition opens at 9 pm on 6 July, with the artist present. "PEDAÇOS DE MEMÓRIAS" (Pieces of Memories) A leaf falls, a shell remains. A plane cuts through November. A plane tree, two brothers perched in its crown. A depressed fox, several hidden beings. A God lost by ignored men. Two undr

Renewing its commitment to promoting the arts and culture, Casa Morgado Esporão, in co-promotion with Évora City Council, the University of Évora and Eborae Mvsica, hosts this extraordinary event on 6 July at 21:30 in the courtyard of Casa Morgado Esporão. The event is also sponsored by CENDREV, the Students' Association of the University of Évora and Adega Monte Branco. "Orfeo ed Euridice" Opera in three acts, Mario Parenti version (1962). Music by Christoph Willibald Glu

Come and learn about architecture and fine arts in the lounge of Casa Morgado Esporão. Culture and science over drinks, in a tradition that has already reached its 17th edition. Leila Costa (Architecture) discusses the importance of listening in the practice of architecture, and Alberto Faria (Fine Arts) studies the lithography collection of the Lisbon Academy of Fine Arts. As always, the invitation is to mix drinks, good conversation and science in a welcoming atmosphere.

Interview with Luísa Ferreira Nunes, at Casa Morgado Esporão, about the author's exhibition of illustrations "Quanto tempo dura o Eterno" (How long does forever last), inspired by Lewis Carroll's "Alice in Wonderland". More information about the exhibition here. Related: Book presentation: Brigite no País das Armadilhas · Opera "Orfeo ed Euridice" at Casa Morgado Esporão · Painting exhibition "Pedaços de Memória" by Tiago Cutileiro · Our venue

Presentation of the book "Brigite no País das Armadilhas" on 10 April 2018, at 9 pm, with the author and special guests. Related: Nova Bossa Nova in our Lounge · Interview with Luísa Ferreira Nunes about Alice · Opera "Orfeo ed Euridice" at Casa Morgado Esporão · Our venue

We have the pleasure to host a recital of Nova Bossa Nova in our lounge, on the evening of the 23rd of March 2018, with Teresa Velez (Voice), Manuel Mota (guitar and voice), and Henry Sousa (percussion). The recital is organised as part of the social programme of the International Biogeography Meeting on Climate Change Biogeography taking place in Évora between the 20th and the 24th of March. Related: Alice comes to Évora · Book presentation: Brigite no País das Armadilhas

Looking for funding to undertake an artistic or scientific residency at Casa Morgado Esporão? "On the Move" has some options for you. Get in touch with us if you want to jointly explore available opportunities. Related: Montessori workshop at Casa Morgado Esporão · 5th edition of the Species Distributions Modelling Course · 17th PubhD: Architecture and Fine Arts · Courses

It's a long way away from home but we managed to get Lewis Carroll's Alice Wonderland to visit us for tea on the 10th of March at Casa Morgado Esporão. Thank you Luísa Ferreira Nunes for organising it with us. Luísa will also inaugurate the exhibition "How Long is Forever" around Alice Wonderland's narratives that will stay in the house until the 21st of April 2018. Below is some information about both events, as well as the videos (English and Portuguese). Special deals wil

When: 9-13 October 2017 What: ScienceRetreats and HERCULES, at the University of Evora, are jointly organizing the 1st edition of the course Tools for Art and Conservation Science. Photography and optical microscopy are among the oldest available tools for conservation science in the laboratory, but for in situ research the use of costly, complex and sometimes bulky equipments can still present some practical restrictions. This lead us to focus the 1st edition of this course

Photography and Heritage Photography, since its very beginning, has been a major instrument in the struggle to preserve and promote cultural heritage. This course proposes to expand insights on the history and practice of photographic processes used to determine the nature and urgency of the preservation and restoration of historic sites, and to captivate public awareness. Using the city of Évora as a case study and exercise grounds, the course will combine theory and practi