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Silves Medieval Fair 2026, 7-15 August

Greg Boegner — Wed, 01 Jul 2026 14:57:00 +0000

The Silves Medieval Fair, one of Portugal’s most dynamic and renowned Medieval Fairs returns this summer. The event of all ages, takes place in the streets of the historic city center, in and around the Castle of Silves, from 7 to 15 August. Visitors take part in recreations of activities as they may have happened centuries ago when Silves was the capital of the Kingdom of the Algarve. Moorish and Christian traditions are on display throughout the grounds of the […]

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FATACIL Festival 2026 – Lagoa, 21-30 August

PC Staff — Thu, 01 Jan 2026 10:13:00 +0000

FATACIL Festival, celebrating the heritage of the Algarve, returns 21-30 of August in the Municipal Festival Grounds of Lagoa. For those curious about the acronym, FATACIL = Feira de Artesanato, Turismo, Agricultura, Comércio e Indústria de Lagoa. Kids and adults alike enjoy exhibitions, demonstrations, shops, food and concerts, all featuring the best handicraft, agriculture and traditions of the Algarve. 180 artisans from across Portugal give live demonstrations and sell unique one-of.-a-kind gifts. In the agriculture area, producers of sweets, dairy products, sausages, […]

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São Martinho in Portugal: Celebrate St. Martin’s Day, 11 November

Greg Boegner — Wed, 03 Sep 2025 09:06:00 +0000

In many parts of the world, November 11 is celebrated as St. Martin’s Day. It is a religious holiday honoring Martin of Tours, a 4th century Roman soldier who is known for a certain miracle… Riding on horseback in a snowstorm, Martin came upon a nearly naked beggar. Not having any money or food, Martin took his sword, cut his cloak in half and gave the cloth to the beggar. Legend has it that clouds dispersed, the sun came out, […]

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MAAT Museum of Art Architecture & Technology

Ann Abel — Fri, 28 Aug 2020 11:33:01 +0000

Possibly the most Instagrammed building in Lisbon, MAAT also became a dramatic addition to the city’s cultural landscape when it opened in 2016. A project of the electric company EDP, the Museum of Art, Architecture, and Technology set out to mix history with contemporary values. Part of the complex is a repurposed power station that was constructed on the riverfront of Belém in 1908. Now it’s worth a tour to explore the old machine works on their own, even without […]

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Casa das Mudas – Contemporary Arts Center in Madeira

Greg Boegner — Fri, 11 Oct 2019 16:09:00 +0000

Who says you have to be in a cosmopolitan city to enjoy the arts? Certainly not the residents of Madeira, who embrace all forms of artist expression on their island paradise. In fact, Madeira is home to an internationally renowned arts center which makes its home in a striking, contemporary, cliff-top complex known as the Casa das Mudas. Located in Calheta, just 20 minutes from the capitol city of Funchal, the Casa das Mudas Arts Center was built to promote […]

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Citadela Art District at Pousada Cascais – 21 May and Continuing…

Greg Boegner — Fri, 16 May 2014 08:50:05 +0000

Citadela Art District is the project that brings fine arts and performances to Pousada Cascais via a series of exhibitions. The public is invited to the opening of the next show on 21 May, between 18:00 and 22:00. Entrance is free.

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Colecção António Cachola at Museum of Contemporary Art in Elvas, Alentejo

Greg Boegner — Fri, 17 Jan 2014 17:41:06 +0000

Significant works from the Colecção António Cachola are now part of the permanent exhibition of Museum of Contemporary Art in Elvas (Museu de Arte Contemporanea Elvas – MACE). Two of the most important works of Joana Vasconcelos appear in the exhibition, as well as works by renowned urban artist Vhils and noted installation artist Pedro Cabrita Reis. The contemporary museum is installed in a historic 18th century building designed by architect José Francisco de Abreu and owned by the municipality […]

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Public Art of Luís Queimadela in Aveiro

Greg Boegner — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 12:46:11 +0000

For those who love the artistry of urban landscapes, the city of Aveiro is a fantastic feast for the eyes. As you walk around the city center, you can’t help but notice an impressive collection of contemporary public art. These square-face, block-body sculptures are the works of Luis Queimadela.

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