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Spiritus Concert & Multi-Media Spectacular inside Igreja dos Clérigos, Porto

PC Staff — Thu, 20 Nov 2025 11:52:00 +0000

Step into the heart of Porto’s iconic Clérigos Church and let yourself be swept away by Spiritus of Classical Music—a captivating blend of live classical performances and a 360º multimedia projection show. This unique event transforms the church’s stunning baroque architecture into a breathtaking canvas for music and visuals. Shows run from 4 December to 2 January. Check the ticket schedule for exact dates and times. The cycle revisits Christmas classics such as “Adeste Fidelis” , “The First Noel” and “Silent Night”, performed by soprano Fabiana […]

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Porto Holocaust Museum

Sarah Young — Mon, 31 May 2021 15:45:57 +0000

The Porto Holocaust Museum on Rua do Campo Alegre is the first public venue addressing the WWII-era atrocities in the Iberian peninsula. The Holocaust is a subject that is often not discussed; however must be remembered. The intention is to educate and remind people of the horror that ensued during the reign of Hitler and his Nazi regime during World War II, where 5.7 million Jewish lives were taken in one of the worst genocides in our history. When visiting the museum, you will see a chilling reproduction […]

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516 Arouca Bridge – The World’s Largest Pedestrian Suspension Bridge

Greg Boegner — Sat, 01 May 2021 10:35:28 +0000

Let’s start with the data…. The 516 Arouca Bridge in the longest pedestrian suspension bridge in the world: It is 516 meters long. (That’s 564 yards.) It hangs 175 meters above the Paiva River. (191 yards.) It is supported by two V-shaped structures on either end of the gorge. It takes about 10 minutes to cross while walking on 127 four meter-long “modules” of open metal mesh. The bridge took three years to build at a price of €1.7 million. […]

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Chá Camélia Tea Plantation Tours

Greg Boegner — Tue, 01 Sep 2020 11:41:39 +0000

Chá Camélia, in northern Portugal, is one of a handful of tea plantations in Europe. This is due, in part, to the idyllic climate conditions of the region. Yet, the lion’s share of appreciation is attributed to the wife and husband team of Nina Gruntkowski and Dirk Niepoort (of Niepoort Wines fame). It is with their passion and enthusiasm that premium, organic, artisan green tea is now produced in Portugal. The plantation of 12,000 trees is located in Fornelo, […]

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