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A field biography rather than a desk-written one is the starting point for the life story of Germano Silva, one of the symbols of the city of Porto, who turns 95 this week.
For 35 years, Salpoente has been part of Aveiro's gastronomy. To mark the occasion, the restaurant is bringing back iconic dishes from its history and opening an exhibition dedicated to the memory of the old salt warehouses of the lagoon.
For 10 weeks, we travelled through time and summoned characters who shaped the history of Porto. The prose that follows is a taster for what you haven't heard yet or what you'll want to hear again.
900 years of history of an important green lung of Viseu, a national monument spanning 10 hectares: the Fontelo estate, the episcopal palace, prison, sports park, and municipal stadium.
The fabrics and hats from Paris, on sale at the popular “Loja do Povo” in 1897, and the novelty of the gramophone at the “Parisette” hat shop in 1929.
We also discuss improvements introduced in Viseu by its Initiative and Tourism Commission; this time it is the monument commemorating the 1st centenary of the birth of the poet and statesman Tomás Ribeiro.
The large tile panel in Rossio, Viseu, dates back to 1931 and was designed by Master Joaquim Lopes; the text also discusses the Foundation for the Protection of Crafts, the Museum, and the Casa da Ribeira.
With the vision of “Modern Viseu”, we complete the reflection on the film “Viseu”, commissioned in 1930 by the Viseu Initiative and Tourism Commission to Captain Almeida Moreira.
The conflict surrounding land for kaolin mining, which led to the death of a young man in June 1988, is remembered in the new work by the band from Barcelos. It is released this Wednesday.
The 4-minute film “Viseu”, commissioned by the Viseu Initiative and Tourism Commission from Captain Almeida Moreira, dates back to 1930. Today, we discuss the first part, which is dedicated to Old Viseu.
The Memórias da Charneca project collected testimonies and over 500 photographs from the community. The exhibition 'O Lugar da Charneca' reveals the former life of a place that was once a parish of Lisbon.
History of this important 16th-century monastery with a famous clock tower, up until the extinction of the religious orders in 1834 and its purchase by a private individual who nearly demolished it, leaving only the church to serve as a parish church.
Regular film screenings began in 1912 at the Theatro Viriato; in 1922, the Avenida-Teatro cinetheatre was born, the first purpose-built one in Viseu; in 1930, the first sound film, 'The Singing Fool', was heard.
The novelty of cinema in Viseu dates back to 1897, and the arrival of the cinematograph to 1908; find out the names of the films that were shown in 1913, even at the Theatro Viriato!
Today we talk about this museum, inaugurated in 1993, and the Montemuro and Paiva Interpretation and Information Centre, which includes hiking trails, megalithism, Romanisation, and a lipsanotheca.
Home Places of Worship A little chapel by the sea in Armação de Pêra A little chapel by the sea in Armação de Pêra If you have walked along the seafront in Armação de Pêra, you have probably passed this little white chapel without knowing much about its history.
The Monte de Santa Luzia, on the outskirts of Viseu, featuring the Galopim de Carvalho Interpretation Centre, opened in 2012, and the excavations that proved mining activity at the site since the Bronze and Iron Ages.
Home News Silves Council receives the archives of the Cork Museum Silves Council receives the archives of the Cork Museum On 3 September 2026, Carvoeiro Branco and ANTRIX will have formalised the donation of the Cork Museum’s archival and documentary collection to Silves Council. By Bruno G.
He took office to replace Fernando Gomes and attempted to be elected again last year
Dedicated to the preservation and sharing of Matosinhos' history, a museum focused on the municipality's memories was established five years ago. These individual and collective memories offer a journey through time.
The founder of Expresso and SIC will have an avenue named after him in Cascais. The 'Avenida Francisco Pinto Balsemão' will be located on the street connecting the Pedro Monjardino Roundabout to Avenida Nossa Senhora do Cabo, next to the Forte de São Jorge de Oitavos, 'a road of high centrality and visibility, consistent with the relevance of...'
Maria da Conceição, the oldest living Portuguese woman, has passed away at the age of 113 years and eight months. Known in São Brás de Alportel as the 'Queen', she lived her entire life in the Algarve region, witnessing over a century of history. She passed away peacefully in her sleep at the local nursing home, leaving behind a legacy of a simple life spent in the Barrocal and Serra do Caldeirão.
A new train sculpture has been unveiled beside the Loulé/Praia de Quarteira train station in tribute to the railway’s long-standing presence in the municipality. Created by local design and graphics The post Train sculpture unveiled near Loulé station appeared first on Portugal Resident.
To speak of Porto over the last 60 years, to speak of the Porto of science and culture, to speak of the Porto of faith and reason is impossible without speaking of Francisco Carvalho Guerra. Opinion by Paulo Rangel
The text discusses the Beiras campaigns of Ferdinand the Great, King of León, the castle that headed the lands of Senhorim, the rock-cut graves, and the watermills of the Ribeira do Castelo.
The history of the first charter of Viseu from 1123, the knight-villains, the 'Regiment of Magistrates' of D. Afonso IV, the 'Ordinance of the Pelouros' of D. João I, and the charter of D. Manuel.
Former driver for the Odemira Volunteer Fire Department was noted for assisting in more than 50 births in ambulances.
The initiative takes place every year and aims to share some of the expedition's findings and recall notable episodes and moments experienced by the explorers 145 years ago.
