Álvaro Joaquim de Melo Siza Vieira, born in Matosinhos in 1933, is one of the greatest names in Portuguese contemporary architecture. He graduated from the Porto School of Fine Arts in 1955, where he studied under Fernando Távora, a mentor who influenced his vision of architecture rooted in culture and territory, yet open to modernity. […]
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Álvaro Joaquim de Melo Siza Vieira, born in Matosinhos in 1933, is one of the greatest names in Portuguese contemporary architecture. He graduated from the Porto School of Fine Arts in 1955, where he studied under Fernando Távora, a mentor who influenced his vision of architecture rooted in culture and territory, yet open to modernity. […]
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Portugal is the place where legends and history come together to spark the imagination, Across this sun-soaked land, stories of buried treasures and lost fortunes have been whispered for centuries, giving every ancient castle and misty mountain a sprinkling of mystery. Take Almourol Castle, for instance. Rising from an island in the Tagus River, this […]
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Portugal is the place where legends and history come together to spark the imagination, Across this sun-soaked land, stories of buried treasures and lost fortunes have been whispered for centuries, giving every ancient castle and misty mountain a sprinkling of mystery. Take Almourol Castle, for instance. Rising from an island in the Tagus River, this […]
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The legend of the Galo de Barcelos (Rooster of Barcelos) is one of the most well-known Portuguese folk traditions and is closely linked to the city of Barcelos, in the northern region of Minho. The story tells that, in medieval times, a young Galician man on his way to Santiago de Compostela was unjustly accused […]
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The legend of the Galo de Barcelos (Rooster of Barcelos) is one of the most well-known Portuguese folk traditions and is closely linked to the city of Barcelos, in the northern region of Minho. The story tells that, in medieval times, a young Galician man on his way to Santiago de Compostela was unjustly accused […]
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During the Second World War, Cascais played a discreet but crucial role in the international espionage game. Located near Lisbon, in a neutral country, Cascais was part of the so-called “Portuguese Riviera”, an area of luxury and tranquillity that attracted spies, refugees, diplomats and exiles from all over Europe. Portugal’s neutrality made the country a […]
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During the Second World War, Cascais played a discreet but crucial role in the international espionage game. Located near Lisbon, in a neutral country, Cascais was part of the so-called “Portuguese Riviera”, an area of luxury and tranquillity that attracted spies, refugees, diplomats and exiles from all over Europe. Portugal’s neutrality made the country a […]
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During World War II, the Panasqueira Mines, located between Covilhã, Fundão, and Pampilhosa da Serram about 80 Km east of Coimbra, assumed a strategic role of great international importance as they mined tungsten, a rare metal extremely valuable to the war effort. Due to its heat resistance and hardness, tungsten was essential for the production […]
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During World War II, the Panasqueira Mines, located between Covilhã, Fundão, and Pampilhosa da Serram about 80 Km east of Coimbra, assumed a strategic role of great international importance as they mined tungsten, a rare metal extremely valuable to the war effort. Due to its heat resistance and hardness, tungsten was essential for the production […]
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D. Pedro IV of Portugal, also known as D. Pedro I of Brazil, was a prominent figure in the Portuguese-Brazilian history of the 19th century. Born in 1798, he played a pivotal role both in Brazil’s independence, and in the political and military struggles that shaped Portugal during the first decades of liberalism. As such, […]
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D. Pedro IV of Portugal, also known as D. Pedro I of Brazil, was a prominent figure in the Portuguese-Brazilian history of the 19th century. Born in 1798, he played a pivotal role both in Brazil’s independence, and in the political and military struggles that shaped Portugal during the first decades of liberalism. As such, […]
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Carnival in Portugal is celebrated with intensity, colour, music, satire and tradition and although the entire country gets into the spirit of partying, some cities stand out with their grand parties and lively parades. One of these cities is Ovar, which holds one of the most popular carnivals in the country: Spectacular parades, samba schools, […]
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Carnival in Portugal is celebrated with intensity, colour, music, satire and tradition and although the entire country gets into the spirit of partying, some cities stand out with their grand parties and lively parades. One of these cities is Ovar, which holds one of the most popular carnivals in the country: Spectacular parades, samba schools, […]
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During the hot summer months, it is common to see young people from Ribeira do Porto jumping from the lower deck of the D. Luís I Bridge into the waters of the Douro River. This practice, well-known and emblematic of Porto, is rooted in the local culture and is preserved, year after year, with young […]
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During the hot summer months, it is common to see young people from Ribeira do Porto jumping from the lower deck of the D. Luís I Bridge into the waters of the Douro River. This practice, well-known and emblematic of Porto, is rooted in the local culture and is preserved, year after year, with young […]
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Since 1985, one or more cities have been chosen to serve as the European Capital of Culture for one year. To date, more than 60 cities have been chosen to serve as such “capitals”, to celebrate the diversity and difference that make up the Union, and to create a supranational European identity and brotherhood, in […]
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Since 1985, one or more cities have been chosen to serve as the European Capital of Culture for one year. To date, more than 60 cities have been chosen to serve as such “capitals”, to celebrate the diversity and difference that make up the Union, and to create a supranational European identity and brotherhood, in […]
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A quaint fort, shaped like a trapezoid, perches atop an ancient rock cluster along the rugged coastline of Porto. Its arched entrance gate bears the intricately carved coat of arms of a noble Portuguese family. In bygone days, the fort was encircled by a protective ditch, a trellis gate, and a lifting mechanism—features that endure […]
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A quaint fort, shaped like a trapezoid, perches atop an ancient rock cluster along the rugged coastline of Porto. Its arched entrance gate bears the intricately carved coat of arms of a noble Portuguese family. In bygone days, the fort was encircled by a protective ditch, a trellis gate, and a lifting mechanism—features that endure […]
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