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The Joaquim Portela Arquitetos atelier won the third prize for its sacred architecture project, the Cohen Chapel, in the Swiss Alps, awarded every four years by the Frate Sole Foundation, in the framework of Sacred Art and Architecture International Prize.

Ágora and the Portoalities Blog feature guided tours to must-see streets and neighbourhoods in the Invicta. This Sunday, 23rd August set yourself to know more about Rua de Passos Manuel, namely the politician and statesman Passos Manuel. The journey starts at 10am.

The Municipal Theatre of Porto provides subscriptions for six dance performances for the 2020/2021 Season by renowned national and international dancers, namely Marlene Monteiro Freitas and Jérôme Bel. The Assinatura 6 (Subscrition 6) costs 40 euros and it can be purchased at the ticket office of Theatre Rivoli and Theatre Campo Alegre (after reopening, as they are currently closed for holidays) or at the BOL till 25th september.

Following all the preventive pandemic measures, Porto will honour St Bartholomew, the Patron Saint of great miracles with a small scale paper parade, on 23rd August, to mark this tradition in Foz do Douro.

This coming weekend, fun and joy are all around the city's streets in Porto. Know that board games of all sorts and street animation make up for an amazing outing with friends and family. Enjoy!

The Water Pavilion offers one free tickets for children up to 12 years old, when purchasing another adult ticket. This offer is valid for Thursdays and Fridays. Children under four years of age are always granted free entry, as usual.

Porto Planetarium - Living Science Centre offers out of this world experiences this August, with six types of different immersive experiences, from Tuesdays to Sunday. Sessions kick off at 4pm up to 26 people at a time. The Planetarium is closed on Mondays.

Up for a night adventure? During August, there are daily visits to Clérigos Tower past sunset, till 9pm (last entrance at 8.30pm). Torre dos Clérigos reopened doors on 30th May, following a two-month lockdown period. All the Covid-19 preventive measures are in place, namely occupancy capacity, mandatory use of face masks and hand sanitation.

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The Black Mamba were as remarkable as you can imagine on stage during the "Noites do Palácio" initiative. This was the second concert included in the programme. Check it out.