In 1995, Portugal experienced a defining moment in its cultural history. The discovery of the Côa Valley Rock Art – the largest known open-air collection of Palaeolithic art in the world – sparked a broad social, political, and cultural mobilisation, symbolised above all by the student movement and the musical adaptation “As Gravuras Não Sabem Nadar” (“The...
Based on the oldest demarcated wine region in the world – the Douro and winner of two heritages of humanity granted by UNESCO is world renowned both for its vineyard landscape and for the archaeological heritage of the Côa Valley. Here is the largest sanctuary of Paleolithic engraving of the world, but the Douro is...
The Côa Museum welcomed the Secretary of State for Culture, Alberto Santos, on March 14. During this first official visit, Alberto Santos had the opportunity to learn about the activities carried out by the Côa Parque Foundation, explore its most relevant projects, review key activity indicators and achieved results, as well as discuss the challenges...
Two Shades of Gray is an exhibition that emerged from Alexandre Delmar’s artistic residency in Madeira in August 2024, as part of the Semeadores project. The exhibition explores the island’s pastoral strategies and dynamics, addressing themes such as herding, communication, and orientation. Initially displayed in Funchal between October 2024 and January 2025, it now arrives...
On display at the Carmo Archaeological Museum until March 8, the exhibition “Por Este Côa Acima” marks the 30th anniversary of the public revelation of the Côa Valley Rock Art. The exhibition features engravings, documents, and multimedia content that highlight the significance of this ancient heritage and its impact on Portuguese culture. A unique opportunity...
The photograph captured by archaeologist Mário Reis, a researcher for the LandCraft project funded by the Foundation for Science and Technology (FCT), achieved 2nd place in the selection of the 18 best images of 2024 by National Geographic. The image depicts panel no. 1 of the Lapas Cabreiras rock shelter, located in the Côa Valley,...
Côa Parque Foundation wishes everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! May this season be filled with joy, unity, and meaningful achievements, renewing our energy for a new year full of success and accomplishments. The Côa Museum and Archaeological Park will be exceptionally open on Mondays, December 23 and 30, but closed on...
“A RAY GOING AROUND THE DUST” — RUI HORTA PEREIRA Curated by: Ana Matos Côa Museum November 29, 2024, to May 25, 2025 On November 29, the exhibition “A Ray Going Around the Dust” by Rui Horta Pereira opens, presenting a series of recent works, some of which are unpublished, focusing on issues of sustainability,...
The exhibition “Por Este Côa Acima” will be showcased at the Museu Arqueológico do Carmo in Lisbon to commemorate 30 years since the public revelation of the Côa Valley Rock Art. The opening will take place tomorrow at 3:00 PM, followed by a debate on the impact of Côa on Portuguese culture. According to Aida...
Today Côa celebrates an important date! On November 21, 1994, the first news story about the extraordinary find in the Côa Valley was published. The story, signed by journalist Manuel Carvalho, was published in the Público newspaper. This was the first step to safeguarding Côa art. To celebrate this date, we are inaugurating an important...
