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Porto to host European Design Awards and call for entries is now open
For the first time in Portugal, this year's ceremony will be held in Portugal, in Porto. The city of Porto won the most important of these prizes in 2015 in Istanbul, Turkey with the brand Porto. Designers from all over Europe can submit their work until February 17. Online registration is now open.
Joan Miró Exhibition to continue till June 4
The massive visitor numbers led the organization to postpone closing of "Joan Miró: Materiality and Metamorphosis", which will be extended till June 4.
Public art by artist Joana Vasconcelos in Porto
Presentation of a 20 meters long mural painting, composed of eight thousand hand-painted tiles, covering the facade of Steak 'n Shake restaurant next to the Clérigos.
Contemporary German Cinema is back to Porto
KINO - Porto film screening of contemporary German cinema, takes place from 26 to 30 January this year. The festival kicks off with "Fukushima, mon amour" by Doris Doerrie, Thursday 26th January, at 9:30 pm at Rivoli.
Last week to visit the must-see Joan Miró exceptional temporary exhibition
This is the last week that the exhibition "Joan Miró: Materiality and Metamorphosis" is on display at Casa de Serralves, opened since the 30th September 2016.
Green Project Awards presented today in Porto will come back in 2018
The awards ceremony for the ninth edition of the Green Project Awards was held today in Porto and heralded the national entities that have most significantly contributed to the country's sustainable development.
Porto Innovation Hub debates Architecture and Urbanism
Porto Innovation Hub continues with the series of debates of the "Innovation in the transformation of the city" programme. This time, the venue receives a debate themed on architecture and urbanism.
Rivoli Theatre celebrates its 85th anniversary
The Rivoli Theatre celebrates its 85th anniversary with a series of special shows. To mark this special occasion, Porto City Hall and Municipal Theatre feature a non-stop 15 hour programme, giving the public the chance to discover the history of Rivoli since its inception.
6. 8 million overnight stays in Porto in 2016
The number of overnight stays have registered in 2016 an increase of 10.70 percent in relation to 2015, a significant growth in the number anticipated for the year 2020, which is set at 7 million guests.
Porto. brand starts talk cycle in Lello Bookshop
Lello Bookshop, in a joint initiative with Porto City Hall, will initiate a cycle of discussions on January 24, dedicated to rethinking the city, devising dialogues that include a call for ideas, grounded by economics, art and tourism.