Portuguese Azulejos: The History, Styles and Secrets of a Unique Art
Azulejos of Figura Avulsa, azulejos Padrão, azulejos hispano-arabes... There are many varieties of tiles. Discover them in a few minutes...
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Uma Vida Portuguesa: The Story Behind Luisa Paixão and Her Boutique
“Uma Vida Portuguesa” translates as “A Portuguese Life”… Discover the origins and story behind the Luisa Paixão boutique, Uma Vida Portuguesa…
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Marinha Grande and the glass craft... An age-old history
In 1769, Guilherme Stephens, an Englishman who had emigrated to Portugal, under the advice of the Marquis of Pombal and by the will of the King, took over and developed...
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Valentine's Day and Lenços dos Namorados
In Portugal, Valentine's Day has a special significance, combining age-old traditions with modern elements, and is closely associated with the famous Lenços dos Namorados...
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Christmas traditions in Portugal.
Are you going to Portugal for the holidays or do you want to bring back some of the traditions of this beautiful country for Christmas? In this article we tell...
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Bolo Rei: the legend of the Kings' cake in Portugal
It is one of the 13 most traditional Christmas desserts in Portugal: the Bolo Rei. However, this "Kings' cake" equivalent to the French Christmas cake has its origin... in France...
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São Martinho, castanhas e Água-pé
In Portugal, as in many countries, November 11th, Saint Martin's Day, is the day when families gather to celebrate the last rays of sunshine and the arrival of the cold....
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Portugal’s Most Enigmatic Legends
A vanished island, a dead queen crowned, the Templars’ treasure, a cursed monastery... Myths, legends, or true stories passed down from generation to generation?
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Padrão dos Descobrimentos, Monument to the Discoveries
Tricana, Minor... probably the best Portuguese preserves. And it's no coincidence that they come from Conserveira de Lisboa: a must-try!
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A Camisola Poveira... A heritage you can wear.
In “Camisola Poveira”, the eventful story of a sweater born 150 years ago in a small village in Portugal and now an international icon.
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Portugal... Birth of a Nation
Curious about Portugal and its history? Take 5 minutes to read our blog post!
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5 minutes to read the history of Portugal (2/2)
In the 15th and 16th centuries, Portuguese navigators discovered the world and shaped the history of international trade and navigation. Their impact is still felt today...
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