Learn about the São João festival in Porto! This famous festival has many unique traditions and symbols, from plastic hammers to the cascatas that are built and displayed along the streets. Cascatas means waterfalls or cascades, but here it refers to models of miniature villages, showing scenes from life long ago.
Noite De São João
St. John's Night
A Caravela
The Caravel
Learn more about the history of the caravel! Adapted and translated from an article by Lena Strang in Tomorrow Magazine.
A Cabeça Preservada de Diogo Alves
Diogo Alves' Preserved Head
Hear the disturbing story of Diogo Alves, known as the the Águas Livres Aqueduct killer.
Aqueduto Das Águas Livres
Águas Livres Aqueduct
Have you ever noticed the huge structure of pointed arches stretching high above some of the roads and buildings in Lisbon? This is the aqueduct that brought water to many generations of Lisbon’s people for over 200 years.
As Touradas
The Bullfights
Learn about the controversy surrounding bullfighting in Portugal.
A Noite de Passagem de Ano
New Year's Eve Night
Learn how to celebrate New Years Eve, Portuguese style!
LX Factory
Lx Factory
Learn more about LX Factory, a trendy shopping and arts space built in an old factory in Lisbon.
Dia De Todos Os Santos
All Saints' Day
Learn more about All Saints’ Day in Portugal.
Cascais
Learn more about Cascais, a beautiful coastal area just west of Lisbon.
Capela Dos Ossos
Chapel Of Bones
Of Évora’s various monuments, the Chapel of Bones is one that’s as incredible as it is frightening!
Uma Visita a Guimarães
A Visit To Guimaraes
Learn more about the city of Guimarães, known as the birthplace of Portugal.
Motociclismo
Motorcycling
Let’s learn about a popular mode of transportation in Portugal, as well as the rest of Europe: motorcycles!
Torre De Belém
Belem Tower
Learn more about the Torre de Belem, one of the most popular monuments to visit in Portugal.
25 de Abril
April 25Th
Learn why the 25th of April was such an important day in Portuguese history.
A Serra da Estrela
The Serra Da Estrela
Learn about Serra da Estrela, the highest mountain range in mainland Portugal. Correction on Line 5: We recorded this as “1933 metros”, but the actual elevation is “1993 metros”.