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NOS Primavera Sound Day One full of animating spirit
Probably the best summer festival in the country, Nos Primavera Sound started up today. Tens of thousands of people of different nationalities gathered at Parque da Cidade to celebrate music.
Cemetery Tour includes music and poetry at Prado do Repouso
XII Cultural programming of Porto Cemeteries, an initiative by Porto City Hall, scheduled for Saturday, June 10th, at 3.30 pm in Prado do Repouso includes music and poetry sessions.
University of Porto is Portugal's Best Higher Education Institution
For the fifth consecutive year, the University of Porto (UP) stands out as the best at national level in the QS World University Ranking 2018, one of the most reputable rankings for Higher Education.
Move Porto - public transport around the clock on weekends in Porto
For the fourth consecutive year, public transport will run all night long on Fridays and Saturdays from 9 June until 1 October. Good weather invites to longer outings and so it is mandatory, according to Mayor of Porto, Rui Moreira, to ensure good mobility, safety and comfort in the city.
Toast to São João at the handmade beer festival at Palácio de Cristal
The official programme for the festivities of São João, patron saint of Porto, includes the Porto Beer Festival, held at Palácio de Cristal Gardens. This is the second edition of the festival devoted to handmade beer.
Armed Forces display at Aliados and D. João I Square to celebrate Portugal Day
Portugal Day, officially Dia de Portugal, de Camões e das Comunidades Portuguesas (Day of Portugal, Camões, and the Portuguese Communities), is Portugal's National Day celebrated every year on 10 June.
Five centuries after the date of the Royal Chart granted to Porto by King D. Manuel I
The exhibition themed "The royal Chart of Porto. 1517-2017. Mark of a King, Image of a City", marks five centuries after the date of the Royal Chart granted to Porto by King D. Manuel I, which bestowed privileges to the citizens of the municipality of Porto, in 20 June 1517.
NOS Primavera Sound: an eco-friendly festival
Last year, Nos Primavera Sound pioneered in the use of recyclable and reusable cups. This year's edition, the festival has a handful of eco-friendly steps to be taken that will make this an unforgettable and "greener" music festival.
Ferris wheel started rotating at Boavista in Porto
The scent of São João is in the air! People can now commute to Boavista area for entertainment. A Ferris wheel, sometimes called Great Wheel, is also part of the enjoyment. For those brave enough to try out the amusement ride, the non-building structure is 40 metres high with a capacity for 144 people.
Porto reduces tourism transport carbon footprint
Tourism transport regulation in Porto has entry into force today, making Porto the first city in the country to provide a regulatory framework and basis for new policy commitments in this area.