In 1507, Afonso de Albuquerque understood that whoever controlled Hormuz would control world trade. Upon conquering the region, the Portuguese built the imposing Fortress of Our Lady of the Conception. For more than a century, Portugal dominated the passage, collecting tributes and preventing other powers from reaching the spices of India via the Persian Gulf. This dominance ended in 1622, when an alliance between the Persians (Safavid dynasty) and the English expelled the Po

Portugal offers a rich tapestry of history, culture, and tradition that invites exploration beyond the usual tourist paths. For those who appreciate deep cultural experiences, thematic tours provide a unique way to connect with the country’s heritage. From ancient castles to traditional crafts and literary landmarks, these tours reveal the soul of Portugal in a meaningful way. In this post, I will share some of the best thematic tours across Portugal that highlight its cultur

The Douro Valley is a region rich in history, culture, and natural beauty. Beyond its famous vineyards and stunning landscapes, it has inspired many writers and poets over the centuries. As I explored this remarkable area, I discovered how the Douro Valley’s unique charm has influenced literature and storytelling. This post will guide you through the literary inspirations found here and offer practical tips for experiencing the region’s cultural depth firsthand. Discovering t

A arte dos barcos Moliceiros de aveiro foi hoje distinguida como Património Imaterial da humanidade. Parabéns ás comunidades moliceiras de Aveiro.

One of our biggest projects for 2025 was the creation of a monograph on the company Companhia Industrial Cerâmica - CINCA. A company's history is a history of people and places. A monograph preserves the history of a company, its innovations, the challenges overcome, and ensures that key figures are not lost to time. It represents the materialization of the organization's collective memory and documents its trajectory, the quality of its processes, and its impact on the secto

No dia 8 de novembro percorremos a obrta azulejar de Jorge Colaço no Porto com a especialista Cláudia Emanuel

The role of cultural networks was analyzed yesterday at the International Seminar on Cultural Networks in a Changing World, promoted by the Porto Metropolitan Area. Several topics were addressed, highlighting the role of culture in today's world and its contribution to societies with solid and balanced values.

Visitar casas antigas coloca-nos em contato com os ambientes de antepassados, mas não só! Possibilita-nos perceber os seus gostos, as modas que os influenciaram, as vivências e todo um mundo material carregado de valores imateriais. De outra forma, passaríamos por elas e nunca imaginaríamos a quem perteceram. Tudo desapareceria na espuma do quotidiano.

On November 19th we organized the social program of the NOFIMA Group, who came to Oporto to the 39ªEFFOST International Conference to discuss The Transition to Sustainable Food Systems. We conducted a tour guide through the historic center followed by a typical dinner with good Portuguese gastronomy.

We began the summer cycle of author visits with specialist Jose Ferreira da Silva, who guided us through the Lapa and Agramonte...

Portugal é um país de azulejos. O azulejo domina quer no interior, quer nas fachadas moldadndo a imagem urbanas de várias cidades....

Historical recreation is increasingly becoming a methodology for building bridges between the past and the present. It involves local...

Valongo is known for its tradition as a bread-making region. For centuries it supplied bread to the city of Porto and neighboring...

When history becomes an alternative to reality, but based on research. A model created by students of the Heritage Management course is...

Did you know that few people know the history of the tile panels at S. Bento railway station in depth? Jorge Colaço was able to...

Thematic tour of the 18th and 19th centuries by Doctor José Ferreira da Silva. Starting next March we will announce a new guided tour of...

Bolhão rehabilitated in the service of tradition. Traditional markets represent a guarantee of quality, both in terms of products and in...

Last night, the first webinar of Duska's Travels dedicated to the topic of Overtourism took place. Important issues were discussed, such...

Opinions are divided on this topic. Does it depend on the perspective of approach? Or are we actually experiencing a phenomenon of...

Where to start? Promoted by the group of friends of the D. Diogo de Sousa museum, a meeting took place on November 30th to analyze and...