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The University of Coimbra , founded in 1290, is the first university in Portugal and one of the oldest universities in the world. It was when King Dinis signed the "Scientiae Thesaurus Mirabilis" that the University was created. It began to function in Lisbon, but in 1308 it was transferred to Coimbra, alternating between the two cities until 1537, when it was definitively established in the city on the Mondego River, in Coimbra. Until the beginning of the 20th century it was also the only Portuguese-speaking university in the world. It was built on the site of a former palace, and its 16th century campus has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2013. Celebrating its 730ᵉ anniversary this year, this university has a unique heritage at the centre of European and world scientific culture. A university with resounding numbers Visit here!

Why is Óbidos Portugal Chocolate Festival celebrated? King Alfonso IV, father of Pedro was against the forbidden romance of Prince Pedro and Ines, which happened around 14 th century. The King ordered Ines to be killed and Prince Pedro launched civil war to avenge Ines. This whole incident inspired poets and artists to celebrate the romance of Prince Pedro and Ines by sculpting the Chocolate and that’s how the chocolate festival born. Details of International Chocolate Festival 2020: See more: Click here

As 81 percent of the Portuguese population is Roman Catholic, Easter is celebrated religiously as everyone is devoted to God. 2020 Easter in Portugal is going to be on 12 th April but the celebrations of Christ’s resurrection are celebrated for three days, 10 th April, being Good Friday. Easter in Portugal As every year, Easter Weekend in Portugal 2020 is celebrated by numerous religious traditions, differing from places in the country. The Holy Week is called as Semana Santa, many processions all over the country are observed. The popular one takes place in Braga and as per the tradition, Archbishop washes the feet of 12 people, symbolizing the event in the Bible where Jesus washed the feet of His 12 disciples. The biggest procession of the country takes place in Algarve region, Loule, called Festa da Mae Soberana. Get more information click here!