Aida Rechena

Aida Rechena is the director of the Museu Nacional da Resistência e da Liberdade, located in the historic Fortaleza de Peniche, Portugal. Under her leadership, the museum has seen significant visitor engagement, reaching 120,000 visitors in its first year. Rechena emphasizes the museum's role in preserving the memories of those who resisted the fascist regime in Portugal, providing a space for families of former political prisoners to connect with their history.