Aveiro is considered one of the most beautiful cities in Portugal. This coastal town is also called "second crown", as through the city flows the river. Aveiro is surrounded by canals, which float painted boats, which are also called "moliseyru." On these boats once harvested algae, and now they can take a trip around the city. In contrast to Lisbon, the city has no hills, the city is easy to explore on foot and explore its attractions.

In Ilhavo, which is located outside the city, the factory is located Vishta Alegre, one of the world's most famous factories for the production of porcelain. The factory was founded Pinto Basto, who was inspired by the success of the glass factory, located in one of the municipalities of Portugal Marina Grande.

In 1815 he bought the mansion. Location mansion has been very successful, since the area had everything we needed for the production of porcelain and glass: fuel material, clay, pure quartz sand. A little later, he bought about 100 acres of land on which the premises were, and run your project. In 1824 the factory received a royal patent for the production of porcelain. And after 5 years the factory was awarded the title of the Royal Factory. A huge contribution to the development of the factory brought Victor Rousseau, the famous artist from France. During this period the product began to decorate and to paint gold.

The next 60 years were difficult for the factory, the factory nearly went into decline. After the First World War, the factory began to recover, mainly due to the active support of the artist Jose Duarte de Magalyaes. Then there was the modernized equipment, equipped art studios, to expand production and the factory began the conquest of the international market. Funds have been set up and advice, which supported young artists and makes an invaluable contribution to the development of the style and design of porcelain.

It is worth noting the fact that the dishes this famous factory are the royal houses of Britain and Spain.