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OtherCasa da MúsicaOne 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 (...)
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OtherFado ou Canção de Coimbra (Fado or the song of Coimbra)Some say that the Fado originated in the melodies imported by Brazilian students who, from 1860 onwards, came to Coimbra to study; others say that this form of song was brought here by students from Lisbon and that the university city made it sound (...)
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OtherHugo Makarov/Mário Belém/Nuno Saraiva/Pedro Soares Neves/UAT /Vanessa TeodoroFado Vadio / Fado bohemioLocation:Escadinhas de São Cristóvão, LisboaIn Lisbon, on the way to the Castelo de São Jorge (St. George's Castle), we are surprised on the Escadinhas of São Cristóvão by a large mural depicting amateur fado singers, (...)
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OtherCoimbra - Songs and TraditionsWith the provocative and challenging spirit that has always been the hallmark of young people from all epochs, the students of Coimbra have inherited the unique traditions that are handed down from generation to generation. Many of the students live (...)
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OtherLuís Vaz de CamõesLuís de Camões (1524/25 - 1580) is a central figure in Portuguese Renaissance literature and a national symbol representing love, courage, and the search for an identity.Author of epic work "The Lusiads", which celebrates Portugal’s maritime (...)
