The House of Mateus, built in the first half of the 18th century to a design by Nicolau Nasoni, is surrounded by beautiful gardens. It is considered one of the highlights of Baroque architecture in Portugal. This beautiful mansion in Vila Real is world famous for the Mateus-rose, where it gave its name. But this wine has not been cultivated in the vineyards of the palace since the 1940s.
I like to make photo's of landscapes and nature. Macrophotography is also very interesting. On this site you will find a selection of my work I made the last years in the Netherlands and during my trips to other countries... Read more…