Latest news and stories about heritage in Portugal for expats and residents.
The city of Guimarães has submitted a list of local historical monuments to be considered for the new list of Portuguese Wonders.
The city of Guimarães is highlighting its historical heritage by submitting a candidacy for the upcoming 2026 New 7 Wonders of Portugal competition.
The city of Guimarães is highlighting its historical heritage by submitting a candidacy for the upcoming 2026 New 7 Wonders of Portugal competition.
The diocesan sanctuaries in Angra have been nominated as candidates for the '7 Wonders of Portugal' competition.
Nave do Barão, a small inland village located 5km from Salir, in Loulé, with a winemaking tradition dating back to the 13th century, will host its annual wine festival on Saturday, May 9. The The post Sip and savour history: Nave do Barão wine festival celebrates Algarve heritage appeared first on Portugal Resident.
The Senhora do Pilar Sanctuary is competing to be named one of the wonders of Portugal.
The Senhora do Pilar Sanctuary is competing to be named one of the wonders of Portugal.
The Alter do Chão stud farm is the oldest in the world still operating at its original site. For over 300 years, it has preserved the genetic heritage of the Pure Blood Lusitano horses.
The Pro-Évora group alluded to the lack of management and detailed safeguard plans, a dedicated office for the historic centre, and any impact assessment of the planned photovoltaic power plants.
The sword was removed in November 2025 due to the loss of a piece essential to its stability.
A new exhibition in Lisbon highlights the cultural and economic exchange between China and Portugal.
In a year when Portugal was hit by violent storms, the International Day for Monuments and Sites, celebrated this Saturday, is dedicated to the theme 'Living Heritage: emergency response in contexts of conflict and disasters', and the works at the Mafra National Palace are an example of how to try to promote resistance to severe weather.
The statue in honour of writer and MP Natália Correia was vandalised, the São Vicente parish council in Lisbon reported, condemning the “attack on the parish's heritage” and stating that it will file a complaint with the competent authorities.
A 22-month, €2.7 million conservation and restoration project is underway at the Royal Chapel of the Sintra National Palace. The initiative focuses on the 15th-century Mudéjar ceiling, one of the oldest of its kind in Portugal, alongside structural reinforcements, roof repairs, and the restoration of wall frescoes and ceramic flooring. The project aims to recover original colours and patterns lost during 20th-century interventions, with visitors able to observe the restoration work in progress from the upper choir.
Portugal marks the International Day for Monuments and Sites with a wide range of events and activities taking place across the country this Saturday.
Applications for the 8th edition of the PNT - National Tourism Award, an initiative by Expresso and BPI, are open until May 31st. Discover winning projects and the objectives of the Authentic Tourism category.
The National Palace of Mafra is undergoing its first major conservation and restoration works, funded by the Recovery and Resilience Plan (PRR), which are progressing well to finish in July. Amidst scaffolding, tools, and construction cables, Hugo Moreira Luís, mayor of Mafra, the entity responsible for the project, ...
“It was a unique opportunity for us to carry out a comprehensive intervention inside the basilica that, to our knowledge, had never been done before,” explained the civil engineer responsible for overseeing the project.
A look at the Albuquerque manor, now a charming hotel, designed centuries ago by Porto native José Francisco de Paiva, featuring its chapel, Portrait Room, courtyard fountain, stables, and magical gates.
Works begin this Friday and focus especially on the 15th-century Mudéjar ceiling. The project is expected to be completed in the second half of 2027.
Over the course of more than a century, some historic cafés have maintained continuous activity and cultural relevance. On National Historic Café Day, celebrated this Tuesday, April 14, the invitation is to discover 10 places where the story of Portugal is told at the table and at the counter.
The activity aims to bring the community closer to urban heritage and encourage reflection on its preservation, contributing to a better understanding of the city's historic centre evolution.
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The intervention at the Torre de Palma Roman Villa Interpretive Centre includes the restoration of the building and the reorganisation of the car park and fencing, according to the Monforte municipality.
Heritage, tradition, gastronomy, and wines invite you to stop in Estremoz. Take a leisurely stroll through the “White City” of the Alentejo, which has many new things to discover. Watch this Saturday (11:35 am) on SIC Notícias.
The classification process seeks to preserve the monument and the surrounding area.
In addition to liturgical activities, the Corpo Santo de Massarelos Church hosts social, cultural, and educational activities, including a senior university and an academy of history and sacred art.
The clock is stuck at 11:35 and repairs are delayed “due to the festive season”. The president of the Clérigos Brotherhood admitted that the repair, which requires a custom-made part, will be “a bit expensive”.
