Through remarkable stories of celebration, ritual, tradition and innovation, the Bridge Collection at WOW in Porto, brings alive the history of drinking. With an extraordinary array of over 2,000 drinking vessels and glasses, dating from as early as 6,000 BC, the Bridge Collection explores the rich culture of drinking over the past 8,000 years. Each vessel tell a story, revealing customs and traditions, the society and wealth of the owner, and festive, ritual, religious or symbolic functions. Traverse the ages, from the First Civilizations, Ancient Greek and Roman Empires, Islamic Golden Age, Medieval & Renaissance Europe, the Age of Discovery, to the Industrial Revolution and present day. See how design has evolved, driven by new materials and technologies. The Bridge Collection is the most comprehensive private collection of drinking vessels in Portugal and one of few in the world. It holds countless rare and priceless pieces formerly owned by emperors and moguls, popes and princes. Through remarkable stories of celebration, ritual, tradition and innovation, The Bridge Collection brings alive history through drinking vessels. Visit us at WOW, The Best Cultural District in Gaia Porto for a day full of fun, exploration and discovery.