The Royal Legacy Beneath the Arches in Lisbon
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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A historical document from before the founding of the nation is being used to promote São João da Pesqueira's claim as Portugal's oldest town.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.
The statue of D. Afonso Henriques should be in 'conditions worthy' of the heritage by the end of this Monday, stated the mayor of Guimarães, Ricardo Araújo.
The Gulbenkian Foundation discusses how Portugal's acquisition of a specific asset or opportunity was a competitive process involving the United States.
The association, chaired by Vasco Lourenço, says it was not consulted on the possibility of the Carnation Revolution Interpretive Centre being located in Pontinha and criticises this solution proposed by the Government.
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The Montenegro Executive has changed its mind regarding the location, which may now be the Pontinha Barracks. The 25th of April Association accuses the Government of wanting to put the history of freedom in prison.
The historic basilica in Mafra undergoes its first significant restoration in three centuries, bringing back its original vibrancy.
The intervention is recovering degraded elements, resolving safety issues, and preparing the monument for future celebrations, although challenges such as water infiltration persist.
It has always been popular and is 10 times larger than Disneyland. Dive into this discovery with us.
From the outside it looks like a place out of a fairy tale, but inside hides a darker history
