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    Calouste Sarkis Gulbenkian
    Born in 1869 in Scutari, Calcedonia, near Istanbul, Calouste Sarkis Gulbenkian came from a leading Armenian family from Cesareia, in Capadoccia, straddling the crossroads between Europe and Asia.This cultured, brilliant and highly eclectic man (...)

  2. Parque Natural do Vale do Guadiana - Mértola
Place: Mértola
Photo: RR - TdP
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    Campervanning
    Discover Portugal by camper van/motorhomeWandering around Portugal in a camper van or motorhome is a delightful way of discovering the amazing variety of landscapes in our country. You can get to know the entire territory with more freedom, at your (...)

  3. Campino
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    Campino
    The campino is the expressive and popular personality typically found in the vast Ribatejo meadowland. He is still considered today to be a representative national figure even though it has unfortunately now become much rarer to see him sitting (...)

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    Canas de Senhorim Carnival
    The development of the carnival in Canas de Senhorim has accompanied the town’s historical evolution. The carnival was launched following the formation of the neighbourhoods of Paço, where many nobleman lived, and Rossio, where the bourgeoisie and (...)

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    Carlos Relvas the first amateur photographer in Portugal
    An important farmer in the region of the Ribatejo, a most skilful horseman, a sportsman, and a distinguished and cultured man of his time, Carlos Relvas was born in Golegã in 1838. His wealth and, above all, his cultivated mind led him to develop an (...)

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    Carnival
    Carnival, or "Entrudo", formally designates the period of time between Epiphany (January 6) and Lent, but normally refers to the three "fat days" leading up to Ash Wednesday (Sunday, Monday and Tuesday).These are three days of festivities and (...)

  7. Casa Cultural Islâmica de Silves
Place: Silves
Photo: Região de Turismo do Algarve
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    Casa da Cultura Islâmica e Mediterrânica
    In the old Silves Slaughterhouse, an excellent example of the region's Neo-Arab architecture, built in 1914, we find the House of Islamic and Mediterranean Culture, which seeks to convey the splendour of Muslim Silves. The restoration of the (...)

  8. Casa da Música
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    Casa da Música
    One of Porto’s leading cultural venues, designed by the architect, Rem Koolhaas.At Rotunda da Boavista, half way between the historic centre and Foz area, near the sea, we see a large-scale, daringly original building that is sure to catch anyone’s (...)

  9. Casa das Artes
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    Casa das Artes
    Designed by Eduardo Souto Moura in 1980, the building of the Casa das Artes (House of Arts) in Oporto is one of the architect's most emblematic works. The project was selected within the framework of a public tender for construction of a cultural (...)

  10. Casas dos Pastorinhos
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    Casas dos Pastorinhos
    The three shepherd children to whom Our Lady appeared - Lúcia and her cousins, Francisco and Jacinta - were born in the small village of Aljustrel, around 2 kms from the sanctuary of Fátima. The single-storey cottages formerly inhabited by the (...)

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