PORTUGAL

PORTUGAL

A country full of art, colour, and tradition.

Sasha Pleshco, 2023

Introduction

Located in the Iberian Peninsula, Western Europe, Portugal shares borders with Spain and the Atlantic Ocean, where the archipelagos of Azores and Madeira are located. Due to its location, Portugal once played a major role in the Age of Discoveries. Although it is one of the smallest countries in the EU, its population density (114 people per km2) is slightly higher than most EU countries.

The country's map

culture

Material culture: a collection of objects, artifacts, and structures created by a society, reflecting its values, traditions and way of life.

Maienza Wilson, 2022

Living Tours, 2018

Non-material culture: The intangible aspects of a society´s culture, including its beliefs, values, norms, customs, and symbols.

Universidade do Porto, 2021

Alto Minho, 2019

gastronomy

Francesinha

Caldo Verde

Bacalhau

Pastel de Nata

Ovos moles

Vinho do Porto

STILL CURIOUS?

• Portugal holds the record for the oldest library in the world. Located in Lisbon, Livraria Bertrand is recognized by Guinness Word Records.

• Portugal was the first country to abolish, in 1867, the death penalty.

• Portugal is the biggest producer of cork worldwide.

• The longest bridge in Europe is also in Portugal (Lisbon). Ponte Vasco da Gama has an extension of 17,2 km.

• Nazaré (Leiria) is famous for having some of the biggest waves in the world, reaching heights of up to 30 meters.

TAG, 2018

Lisboa Secreta, 2023

Authored by: Renata Silva and Sofia Nunes

Agrupamento de Escolas Sá de Miranda

Galo de Barcelos

Symbolizes the city of Barcelos

Legend says, in medieval times, a pilgrim who was heading to Santiago de Compostela, was saved from the gallows, when the crowing of a rooster was heard.

Portuguese Tiles

Tile is one of the country's hallmarks. Many public buildings and Portuguese monuments are covered by it.

Fado

The soundtrack of Portugal

There is no better way to understand the Portuguese soul than by listening to a good fado. This genre usually reflects the singer's feelings regarding family, love , etc.

Folclore: Tradicional dances

Examples: vira, corridinho, fandango, etc

Traditional dances vary greatly from region to region, reflecting the country’s cultural and historical diversity. Each rigion has its own dances, many of which are complemented by typical music and characteristic costumes.