Right by the Portas do Sol and sharing some of the same privileged views, this is a unique place to visit for lovers of art and beauty. The historic house, once home to 19th-century liberal politician Passos Manuel, is stocked with artistic treasures and curios, from Japanese furniture and netsuke to 16th-century maps and collections of 20th-century art.
But the best part about it is that you are shown around by the multilingual, urbane and delightful owner, a direct descendant of Passos, and it's his personal explanations and love for the items in his home that make this such an enchanting place to visit.
