Articles about Arts & Culture in Center of Portugal

Arts & Culture

Aristides de Sousa Mendes in the National Pantheon

On October 19th 2021, Aristides de Sousa Mendes was given the honours of remaining in the National Pantheon by the President of the Portuguese Republic, Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa. A truly deserved recognition to a man who saved thousands of (...)

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Sons na Areia

The music festival Sons na Areia is organised by the Municipality of Lourinhã, in the region of Peniche, and it takes place in August at the dazzling Areia Branca beach. (...)

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Historical cafés and writers

Coimbra has always been one of the most culturally relevant cities in Portugal. Its historical cafes were the stage of many enlightening discussions between prominent Portuguese writers, where they shared their visions for the future of the country. The University (...)

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Arts & Culture in Viseu

Discovering the cultural richness of the city through its museums is a golden opportunity to travel across its historical grandeur!  (...)

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Street art in Viseu

The motto of the street art interventions in Viseu was the wine, since Viseu is the heart of Dão wine region, known for its remarkable wines. (...)

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Óbidos Literary Town

This project consists of the promotion of the culture of writing and reading through he organisation of festivals, presentations, meetings, representations, projections, concerts, reading and writing sessions. (...)

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Street art in Fundão

The city of Fundão is not only about mouth-watering red-passion cherries. The lacework creations of the Polish artist Nespoon have surely put Fundão on the street art map in Portugal! (...)

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Street art in Figueira da Foz

It’s amazing how street art can give a whole new life to cities and during FUSING Culture Experience, the city of Figueira da Foz became even more appealing and vibrant!  (...)

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Street art in Estarreja

Urban Art Festival ESTAU has brought the community and art together through several ways, such as mural painting, movies, guided visits and performances. (...)

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Street art in Leiria

Explore Leiria's historic center through Sílvia Patrício's street art tour, inspired by Eça de Queirós' novel. Book a guided tour! (...)

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The history of University of Coimbra

The most reputed University City in the country and one of the main tourism destinations in Portugal. (...)

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Aristides de Sousa Mendes in the University of Coimbra

Aristides de Sousa Mendes: Life and Education at the University of Coimbra. Diplomacy and Freedom of Thought in the Early 20th Century. (...)