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A room in the Roman villa of Fuente Álamo, in Córdoba, is believed to be the westernmost library of the entire Roman Empire. Until now, it was considered a sanctuary dedicated to the deity Mithras.
A major fire nearly 50 years ago at the former Hotel Central revealed an inscription referring to the old Chapel of S. Domingos, which was rebuilt in the 18th century.
A journey back to the historical region of the County of Portugal, the birthplace of the nation.
The Royal Garden of Xabregas was created by a German doctor who lived in Lisbon during the 17th century. Correspondence he exchanged with the Royal Society attests to the importance of his work, says historian.
This discusses the collection work of 103 pillories in Beira Alta (districts of Viseu, Coimbra, and Guarda), based on the work of Mário Guedes Real in the magazine Beira Alta.
The barbarian “invasions” were merely migrations of certain peoples: Suebi, Vandals, Alans, and Visigoths. Only the Suebi and later the Visigoths remained. There have been Christian dioceses in Viseu and Lamego since the 6th century.
The heads of state of Cape Verde and Portugal met in Tarrafal to commemorate the struggle for freedom and democracy.
The President of the Republic of Portugal wanted to “pay tribute to those who fought” for what exists today: “freedom, an essential good.”
By installing a police station at the site, authorities aim to prevent neo-Nazi groups from visiting to express admiration for Hitler, an act considered a crime in Austria
The collection displayed at the António Almeida Henriques Archaeological Centre in Viseu, gathered by José Coelho, a teacher, researcher, and collector who was punished by the Estado Novo regime.
Following the reconquest of the Algarve, the Christian kings of Portugal looked over the sea towards North Africa. In particular, the great southward exploratory effort energised by Infante D Henrique (Henry The post Portugal in Morocco – Tavira’s role appeared first on Portugal Resident.
An excursion into prehistory through megalithic tombs: several dolmens in the Central Region are listed, along with an invitation to visit the small Forles Dolmen Interpretive Centre.
A look at a hospital in Portugal that has been left abandoned for more than three decades, still containing all its original equipment and contents.
In June 1945, one year after the National Stadium was inaugurated, the Jamor sports complex gained an important addition with the opening of the Tennis Centre. Designed by Miguel Jacobetty Rosa, who was also the lead architect for the stadium, the centre was built on land formerly part of the Quinta do Rodízio. The inauguration featured international players such as Francesco Romanoni and Pedro Masip. Since then, the Jamor Tennis Centre has hosted major national events, including the Estoril Open. Today, the facility has grown to include 35 courts, six of which are covered, and serves as the national high-performance tennis centre.
An overview of the historical monument that originated from a vision and evolved into a national icon.
It was on the Pedra Escrita of Lamas de Moledo, classified as a Property of Public Interest, that this truce was inscribed in both languages between tribes that sacrificed a pig and a sheep.
For 286 years, the city of Porto bowed to the power of the bishops. In this episode of “Histórias do Porto”, Luís Amaral, an expert in Medieval History at the Faculty of Arts of Porto, talks with journalist Carlos Rico about the not-always-peaceful relations between the Church and the nobility and bourgeoisie of Porto, while also painting a portrait of daily life in the city during the bishops' nearly three centuries of power.
A historical document from before the founding of the nation is being used to promote São João da Pesqueira's claim as Portugal's oldest town.
The Valença Fortress is a candidate for the New 7 Wonders of Portugal competition.
An overview of the bridge connecting Portugal and Spain, known for being one of the shortest international crossings globally.
Protected by a wooden cover, the panel from the Roman villa of Freiria is now exposed and can be viewed by everyone. The intervention, funded by the local council, was presented this month.
A look at the bridge connecting Portugal and Spain, known for being one of the shortest international crossings globally.
