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Casa de Serralves, in Porto, is included in the Iconic Houses interactive map that showcases the most iconic samples of Art Deco constructions of the twentieth century, by Portuguese architect Marques da Silva and French architect Charles Siclis.

By the time September arrived, both children and grown-ups were already convinced that the Water Pavilion is a must go place for holidays and weekends alike. The furore led to that institution extending the offering of a ticket at the Water Pavilion, for children up to 12 years old, when purchasing another adult ticket every Thursday and Friday for the first half of September.

Ernst Ingmar Bergman, the Swedish director, writer and producer deemed as one of the "greatest artists of the Twentieth Century", produced and directed over sixty films and documentaries for cinema and television, which include films such as Sommarnattens leende (1955), The Seventh Seal (1957), Wild Strawberries (1957), Persona (1966), Viskningar och rop (1972), Scener ur ett äktenskap (1973) and Fanny and Alexander (1982).

Porto Book Fair, running from 28th August to 13th September, is also pleased to introduce this literary event as a recreational and educational happening for children, with organised and carefully prepared activities for the younger visitors that go along these cultural events. Take a look at what is happening and find some inspiration to take your children to the Book Fair.

The frequentation of beaches had to be balanced with the prevention measures regarding Covid-19. The city's lovely beaches and the nice and warm weather forecast for the coming days, resulted in the extension of the bathing season in Porto, till 13th September. This decision was announced by the Portuguese Environment Agency (APA). This decision was jointly taken by the APA and the Municipalities of Porto, Caminha, Esposende, Matosinhos, Póvoa de Varzim, Vila Nova de Gaia, Viana do Castelo an...

Yesterday, the first musicians took to the stage, under the "Concertos de Bolso", organised by Maus Hábitos and the Terreiro of Casa do Roseiral transformed: musicians and audience got together for a long awaited rendez vous. Go experience these moments one of these days!

Spring was rather grim, with the lockdown rule due to the pandemic; but, summer is a different story, with outdoor events in parks and gardens to enliven spirits. One of such not to miss outdoor event is the Bossa Nova and "Choro" performance at Casa de São Roque, in the parish of Campanhã, on 29th August, which adapted to the current pandemic scenario, and organises outdoor cultural activities in compliance with preventive health measures, such as book presentations, wine tastings and live...

If you think you have already organised your weekend, think again; How about to go see a movie at Monte Aventino? The "Cinema Fora de Sítio" two last sessions happen on 28th and 29th August, featuring the movies "Think Like a Dog" and "The Night Clerk", respectively. Sessions are entrance free and seats are occupied according to the first-come, first-served rule. Doors open one hour prior to the movie screening, which is at 10pm. The event, which is held in line with the health measures issue...

The offering of a ticket at the Water Pavilion, for children up to 12 years old, when purchasing another adult ticket expires on 28th August. This offer is valid for Thursdays and Fridays and children under four years of age are always granted free entry, as usual.

The largest European exhibition interlocking plastic bricks aka Legos stays on show until 4th October, at the Customs building in Porto. This is certainly one of the best ways to spend special moments, with family or friends and to catch upon recreations of iconic films such as Titanic or Star Wars. The venue offers more than 5 thousand Lego bricks that recreate circa 100 models in about 2 thousand square metres.