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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!

Portugal is a beautiful country with its own beauty of nature and especially the city of Evora. Portugal is one of the most fascinating travel destinations of Europe. It has different places, with different nature, year-round blissful climate, beautiful flora and fauna, and let’s not forgets about Portugal beaches , Portugal attracts millions of foreign and domestic travelers every single year. About the things to do in Evora Portugal, is to discover its beauty. Read full article!

The reopening of Portugal for Tourists Most probably Portugal could become one of the first countries to agree to an “air-bridge” with UK, as it will be allowing citizens to travel between both countries to avoid quarantine measures. In the upcoming days the first wave of Air Bridge will be announced and the flights to those destinations will resume from July 4 th . An announcement is expected from Boris John by June 29 th that deals have been put in place for so-called air bridges with a small number of countries with low levels of coronavirus with them, which clearly means that tourists will be able to go on a holiday without having to spend 14 days of quarantine when they return, as per the new travel updates for Portugal. Tourists waiting for the announcement on 29 th June Read more

The beguiling city of Faro is the capital of southern Portugal’s Algarve region. The district bears the same name as the city i.e Faro Portugal. With its neoclassical architecture, captivating cathedrals & meandering streets, Faro attracts a major chunk of Portugal tourists. With that aspect into consideration, a new Tourist tax in Faro 2020 is being imposed to generate revenue. The primary objective of collecting a Tourist Tax is to reduce the impact of tourism & make the city more pleasant so that many more tourists can come to Faro Portugal. Official estimates of the National Statistics Institute (NIE) states that taxes collected will also take into account the overnight stays normal value. A positive point of this new tax imposition is that many categories of tourists are exempt from it. Read on to know more about the characteristics & details of the Tourist tax in Faro 2020. Date of imposition & Charges of the Tourist tax in Faro 2020?   ...

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!

The picturesque city of Algarve Portugal boasts of exotic beaches, golf resorts, exquisite fishing villages & much more. In addition to that, the city is home to the famed Rugby Festival. The beguiling city will be celebrating the 10th Algarve Rugby Festival 2020 at the Browns Sports Resort, Vilamoura on 28 th March. The Portugal Rugby festival has some exciting events lined-up for tourists & sybarites. With a couple of international fixtures, open training sessions & surprise events, Algarve Rugby Festival 2020 is bound to enthral its audience. Last year, the British Army Rugby Squad kicked off the sporting events drawing a plethora of tourists. Since it is the 10 th anniversary of the Sports Festival, many events will be planned to make the 10th Algarve Rugby Festival 2020 a resplendent event. So, apply for a Portugal visa appointment to get your visa for Portugal & participate in the Rugby Festival of Algarve Portugal with loved ones. A Few Highl...