Also in the 1980s, two other international exhibitions were held: one official, the xviiExhibition of the Council of Europe (1983), the other, on the initiative of the Gulbenkian Foundation, relating to the current choices of European museums, with the criticized exclusion of France (1985). The first exhibition that proposed the […]
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In this disappointing panorama, however, it is necessary to remember a series of exhibitions of contemporary Portuguese art that was possible to realize in a short period of time in Europe and Brazil, something that had been prevented by the New State regime, since the 1940s, by the lack of […]
In Lisbon, the headquarters of the C. Gulbenkian Foundation (FCG), designed in 1961 by Portugal Cid (b.1925) and R. Atouguia (b.1917) and inaugurated in 1969, and the church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus (competition 1961; 1963-75) in the district of Santa Marta – with its complex that is staggered […]
The ancient Portus Cale is terraced into the steep rock walls on the banks of the Douro. From 716 to 997 the city was under Moorish rule. The mighty cathedral towers over the picturesque old town, the Ribeira, with its narrow streets, churches and typical granite houses. Historic Center of […]
The origin of the monastery goes back to a vow made by Alfons I. He had it built in gratitude for the victory against the Moors in 1147. The monastery building is one of the largest sacred structures in the country and introduced the Gothic style to Portugal. Alcobaça is […]
There are many good spas in Europe, but far too many of them are located in remote corners. Still, it’s fine to combine a city break with wellness. You just have to choose the right big city. Here are five suggestions that will allow you to combine spa with top […]
More than eight out of ten Portuguese are Catholics, but there are also small groups of Protestants, Orthodox Christians, Muslims and Jews in the country. Freedom of religion is guaranteed by the constitution, and the church is separate from the state. The Roman Catholic Church has had a strong influence […]