Lisbon cinemas
Discover some of the capital's cinemas built in the 1930s to 1950s. Some are still in business; others have had their buildings converted or demolished.
Photos with history
The photographs from the Mário and Horácio Novais’ studios offer glimpses of the past, in Portugal and abroad, of daily life and great historical events, landscapes, architecture, public figures and much more.
Beaches in Portugal
Discover some of the beaches, from the centre to the south of Portugal, described by writers and illustrated with photographs taken by the Novais Brothers.
Hotels
Discover some of the luxury hotels in Portugal built between the 1930s and 1960s, designed by architects in collaboration with artists.
Lisbon stadiums
Views of the past from four Lisbon stadiums - Luz, José Alvalade, Restelo and Nacional - through the lens of Horácio and Mário Novais.
Schools
Images, produced by the Novais brothers, of the exteriors and interiors of schools that form part of Portuguese architectural heritage.
University City of Coimbra
Facilities of the Academic Association of the University of Coimbra, designed by architect Alberto Pessoa, with artistic collaboration by João Abel Manta.
Illuminated signs
Illuminated signs and advertisements on building façades, gables and roofs were part of the urban visual landscape, making city nights more sparkling and colourful. Now practically gone, they are just memories recorded in these photographs by Mário and Horácio Novais.