History
Journey through the centuries and explore the fascinating stories that have shaped Portugal. Our History category takes you through the ages, from iconic moments to little-known stories.
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Apr- 2024 -22 April
Our Lady of Fatima
This story, which for many is no more than a legend, is in fact very real, and all the Portuguese in the world,...
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18 April
The story of Brites De Almeida, the Aljubarrota baker
Brites de Almeida is thought to have been born in Faro, around 1350, into a poor family. His parents owned a...
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15 April
Cambedo da Raia, the story of the heroic people of the "cursed village".
For decades under the dictatorship, Cambedo da Raia, in the municipality of Chaves, was considered a cursed village.
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10 April
Nisa: A town colonized by the French
In 1199, D. Sancho I donated the Herdade da Açafa to the Order of the Temple. This territory was...
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Mar- 2024 -28 March
Cod in Portugal, the big star
Cod in Portugal is like wine in France, a national emblem. This fish, which is eaten...
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25 March
Discover Pombal, the city of the Marquis
Located in the Leiria district, just an hour and a half from Porto and 45 minutes from Tomar, Pombal...
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22 March
The small Azores island that resisted pirates
Corvo, a small pearl in the Azores archipelago, is distinguished not only by its modest size, but also by its...
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21 March
The history of Porto's rua Bainharia
This street is one of the cradles of the city of Porto, with a history dating back to around the 12th century...
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11 March
Guimarães, the emblematic cradle of Portugal
Nestled in the district of Braga, in the heart of the ancient province of Minho, Guimarães proudly boasts a thousand-year-old history.
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6 March
Lamego, discover the history and beauty of this town
Lamego, a historic gem located around 100 kilometers from Porto and 12 kilometers from the banks of the majestic Douro,...
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