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Lello Bookshop will be woven through with a new concept: cultural place, signed by Siza Vieira
Lello Bookstore, renowned as one of the most beautiful bookstores in the world will be woven through with a new concept: no other than a cultural site, under the label of Pritzker Siza Vieira. The project will be shaped at the Rua das Carmelitas, 148, which will enable a direct connection to Lello Bookstore.
Solidarity restaurants in the Municipality of Porto serve an average of 525 meals per day
The Municipality of Porto runs three solidarity restaurants and serves an average of 525 meals per day. At times like these, solidarity in the shape of free meals is crucial, as the pandemic outed the already existing social inequalities that are hardened by the pandemic constraints.
Alfredo Cunha artwork on display at the Portuguese centre of Photography
The Portuguese Centre of Photography showcases the half century work by photojournalist Alfredo Cunha, who displays his time and mind in an exhibition that portrays half a century of snapshotting reality, spanning from 1970 to 2020.
Tourism campaign “O Norte Lá em Cima”: second phase will address foreign tourists
Porto Tourism Association (ATP) and Tourism of Porto and Northern Portugal (TPNP) launch a joint campaign with the goal of promoting Porto, Douro, Minho and Trás-os-Montes, as memorable tourism destinations in the country, among foreign tourists, to show the relevance of connecting to Porto and the Northern Region on a deeper level.
Fantasporto finds its fans from 23rd February to 7th March at Rivoli
New Year, new Fantasporto edition! Early spring brings what is now the most iconic film festival in the Invicta and, in compliance with all health guidelines in place, the event is aimed at an in-person experience. The starting film is “Death in Venice”, a film by Luchino Visconti, from the work by Thomas Mann.
Xmas Windows Contest: and the winner is…
The Christmas contest for best Xmas window 2020 offered a tough time when choosing the winner application, as all the 138 shop Windows in contest offered high standard quality and creativity; however, the “Florista Verdelinho”, located at the Rua de Cedofeita, was granted first place in the competition, followed by the “Armazém dos Linhos” and “Sogevinus Wine Shop Flores”, which got second and third podium places, respectively.
New walls in Porto to house urban art
The programme of Porto Urban Art launched another Call for artistic interventions in the city’s public space. This new phase of this project is curated by Hazul, the artist from Porto and the goal is to display street art by five local artists, the rule being that there has to be colour uniformity in the street art palette, and the chosen colour is green and/or several shades also included.
Renovation of Tenant Office to provide greater comfort and deliver capacity
The Porto Municipal Tenant Office has undergone renovation works and it satisfies both comfort needs and operational goals as regards public facilities functional functions. The space has kept the annual average of 70 thousand consultations, despite the ongoing pandemic, much due to the digital attendance procedure, embraced by the Municipality of Porto to overcome constraints and to be able to cope with tenants needs.
Adapt and adjust your weekend to this winter style: cold and pandemic
The weekends are under Covid-19 restrictions still, as the pandemic rages society; however, keeping fit and mentally sane is everything, and there are some nice options to follow when it comes to finding a suitable Sunday leisure programme. Take some cues by “Porto.”.
Criatório 5th edition deadline application is on 12th January
The Criatório deadline application is on 12th January, until 6pm. This is the 5th edition of the municipal programme, which started on 16th December and will award 25 grants worth 15 thousand euros; as follows: 15 in the artistic creation category and 10 for programming spaces.