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Villa Portela

Villa Portela is an historical landmark of the city of Leiria that dates back to the 19th century. Built by Roberto Charters Henriques d'Azevedo in 1894, this iconic cottage was inspired by Swiss architecture. The municipality of Leiria is now (...)

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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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Museum of the Shrine of Fátima

Founded in 1955, the Museum of the Shrine of Fátima collects all the offers given to the Virgin Mary by anonymous pilgrims or by Popes. A collection of love testimonies.  (...)

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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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Convento de São Francisco

Convento de São Francisco is nowadays one of the most prestigious convention centres in Portugal, as well as the epicentre of cultural life in Coimbra.  (...)

Monuments & Attractions

Panteão dos Almeida

This historical site in Abrantes, Portugal, showcases the rich history of a noble family through an impressive architecture. (...)

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MIAA - Museum of Archaeology and Art of Abrantes

The Iberian Museum of Archaeology and Art of Abrantes - MIAA - is a true icon of the Abrantes! A place of memories that looks into the future. (...)

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Salão Brazil

A cultural reference of Coimbra, iconic Salão Brazil will celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2026.  (...)

Archeology & Heritage

MDF - Duarte Ferreira Metallurgical Museum

Opened in 2017, Duarte Ferreira Metallurgical Museum honours the vision and the inspiring project of its founder, son of a boatman of the Tagus. (...)

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Vista Alegre complex

The Vista Alegre Historic Museum reunites the History of the company created by José Ferreira Pinto Basto, the evolution of the factory and of its collections throughout almost 200 years of existence, as well as the emblematic connection between the (...)