Step back in time and discover an extraordinary collection of over 2,000 drinking vessels and cups dating from 6,000 BC at The Art of Drinking exhibition in WOW. This unique display features rare and priceless artefacts once owned by emperors, magnates, popes, and princes.
Learn about the history, functions, and traditions behind these exceptional pieces, revealing insights into the societies they belonged to. Understand how these vessels symbolise wealth, social status, and cultural customs through daily use, festivities, rituals, and ceremonies.
Spanning from the Earliest Civilisations, through the Roman Empire to the Industrial Revolution, The Art of Drinking is the most extensive private collection of drinking vessels in Portugal and one of the few worldwide.
Don’t miss this unforgettable journey through history, perfect for lovers of art, culture, and heritage. Visit WOW and experience the art of drinking like never before.
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