Articles about Archeology & Heritage in Center of Portugal

Archeology & Heritage

Here come the Romans!

Discover the enduring influence of the Roman legacy in Center of Portugal through this exciting route. Quoting the popular Monty Python sketch: "What have the Romans ever done for us?". As far as Center of Portugal region is concerned, a (...)

Archeology & Heritage

Roman Heritage Sites in Viseu

Although the city started as a hill fort, it was during Roman times that Viseu confirmed its importance.  (...)

Archeology & Heritage

Dinosaurs in Figueira da Foz

A fossil of a 154 million-year-old dinosaur footprint was discovered recently in Figueira da Foz, by mere chance, following earth-moving works on the southern slope of the Boa Viagem Mountain, in Figueira da Foz. (...)

Archeology & Heritage

Castelo Branco Jews

Known since 1214, the Castelo Branco Jewish community, associated with commercial and craft traditions, quickly developed. (...)

Archeology & Heritage

The marks in Trancoso houses

The medieval town of Trancoso is strongly influenced by its ancient Jewish presence. (...)

Archeology & Heritage

Portuguese Judaism today: Belmonte, the Jewish nation

Belmonte is, perhaps, the Portuguese town with the strongest Jewish presence and it stands out because it was a unique case, within the Iberian Peninsula, where Hebrew culture and tradition have lasted since the early 16th century until today. (...)

Archeology & Heritage

Jewish Coimbra

Jewish Coimbra: Cultural fusion, Jewish quarters, and historical patrimony. Explore Coimbra's diverse legacy and centuries of coexistence (...)

Archeology & Heritage

Guarda Jewish Quarter

The Jewish community in Guarda was for a long period one of the country’s most important Jewish communities, (...)