News Porto.
Open House invites for more than just one free event at Casa da Música from 16 to 20 January
Starting today, 16 January and till 20 January, Casa da Música is a must visit site in Porto as the Casa Aberta [Open House] initiative kicks off with numerous free access events. The aim of this programme is to allow visitors to learn more about the iconic Casa da Música.
Porto is evolving to meet student housing
"Our aim is that the front building [of Monte Pedral Barrack], the most agreeable side of the barrack and the one included in the Chart of the City Heritage, is to be maintained so that it can be turned into a campus housing", explained Rui Moreira.
TAP resumes Porto- Brussels flight and launches new routes to Lyon and Munich
Tickets for the flights Porto-Brussels are already commercially available at TAP, and they will be resumed on 1 July. Besides this announced flight, the Portuguese Flagship Company will launch new routes for the summer 2019, namely the Lyon and Munich routes as of September and the strengthening of the Porto-Madrid and the Porto-New York links as well.
The Faculty of Fine Arts in Porto lends Da Vinci work of art to the Louvre Museum in Paris this fall
The Faculty of Fine Arts of the University of Porto (FBAUP) will lend its Leonardo Da Vinci drawing to the Louvre Museum, in Paris, to the fall exhibition marking 500 years of Da Vinci's death.
Interlaced actions and emotions at Rivoli
Valter Fernandes presents its latest production "(Entre)Laços" [(Inter)Lace, free translation] at the Foyer of Rivoli on 19 and 20 January, in the context of the celebrations of the 87th anniversary of Rivoli.
Porto is the Champion for Change when it comes to technology
French corporate and investment bank, Natixis delivers the Champion for Change Programme in Porto, this week, with the goal of promoting both diversity and inclusion in the technology sector in Portugal.
The University of Missouri - Kansas City visits Porto City Hall
This morning, a group of professors and students of the University of Missouri - Kansas City has visited Porto Town Hall, where they were welcomed by Mayor Rui Moreira, who got them acquainted with Portugal, in general, and the city of Porto, in particular.
Banksy will be in Porto from 19 January till 31 March
For the first time in Portugal, and hosted by the city of Porto, Banksy's work will be on show at Porto Customs, from 19 January till 31 March.
Free entrance at Lello Bookstore to celebrate 113th anniversary
Lello Bookstore, renowned as one of the most beautiful bookstores in the world, has a full schedule of events today to celebrate its 113th anniversary. Entrance fees will be waived. Cinema, gifts, exhibits, round-tables and Fado await you on this anniversary day.
Do visit the Flea Market and give yourself an insightful journey to this wonderful bazaar
The first Flea Market Porto 2019 is scheduled for Saturday, 12 January at the Silo Auto Parking area, in Porto. Vendors set shop from 1 pm till 6 pm.