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The Electric Tram Museum celebrates the European Heritage Days! Embark on a unique journey
This weekend (and the weather looks promising!), on 26th and 27th September, the Electric Tram Museum (Museu do Carro Eléctrico) features guided tours, which will enact different moments in the museum's history.
Once in a Blue Moon, just for this Halloween
Halloween comes once a year, on 31st October, but this Blue Moon will only come back in many years' time; nineteen, to be precise. This unique occasion only repeats every 19 years on Halloween night; miss it and you'll have to wait till 2039 to gaze at its beauty.
New exhibitions that shape the cultural season at Miguel Bombarda
This coming Saturday, on 26th September, 15 contemporary art galleries at the Arts District of Miguel Bombarda feature new exhibits, and the novelty is that these exhibits can be visited from home.
Clérigos Tower marked 5 million visitors in a public ceremony
The Brotherhood of the Clérigos celebrated the mark of 5 million visitors and has invited the President of the Republic to play the role of the illustrious "5 million" visitor. The public ceremony, which included the unveiling of a commemorative plaque, concluded with the visit by Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa to the monument, accompanied by the Mayor of Porto, Rui Moreira, the Bishop of Porto, D. Manuel Linda, and by the President of the Clérigos Brotherhood, father Manuel Fernando.
Porto and North shortlisted for "European Leading Heritage Destination 2020". Vote now
Vote for Porto and the Northern Region of Portugal and come see for yourself why these are "outstanding universal value" sites. The online voting is ongoing - Vote HERE - till 24th September and the winners will be announced on 27th November.
Porto Municipal Theatre promotes debate on where does culture stand today
The conference cycle themed "Modos de Ocupar", curated and moderated by Pedro Santos Guerreiro starts at 7pm, at Rivoli, and will debate the state of culture amid the ongoing pandemic. The Mayor of Porto is among the guest speakers.
This Friday is for deal hunters in downtown Porto
Porto Fashion Week's Night Out is back this 25th September, between 6pm and 11pm. If you are a true deal hunter, this is the very night to pick the best deals in over 30 stores and shops, scattered through the main streets in downtown Porto.
Porto celebrates European Week of Sport with free activities! #BeActive
The European Week of Sport kicks off today and runs till 30th September, under the motto #BeActive. The Municipality of Porto joins the initiative, alongside other European participating countries. The goal is to promote a healthier lifestyle and to raise awareness on the importance of practicing sports. All activities are free, but registration is mandatory. See here for further information.
Bats and facts at the Gardens of Palácio de Cristal: embrace the adventure
Discover the most amazing facts about bats that most people are not aware of during the "Evenings with Bats" [Noites com Morcegos] initiative, on 25th September. The journey lasts from 7pm to 9pm, guided by the CEA - Environmental Education Centre, at the Gardens of Palácio de Cristal.