In 2021, Villa Portela was the epicentre of the art festival A Porta, inviting local citizens to think about its past, present and future.
Villa Portela has a beautiful romantic garden, as well as a true glamorous aura that takes us back to golden times of local history. An enchanting spot of Leiria that was bought by the City Hall in 2017 and classified Monument of Municipal Interest in July 2019.Villa Portela will boost 15 exhibition rooms, a library, a media art room, a cafeteria, as well as a spacious green area at the heart of the city.
The memories of Villa Portela are a living part of the cultural heritage of Leiria, defining its collective identity and making it so deeply meaningful!