Portugal Guide: Culture

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  Short history of Portugal

  The rise and fall of a global power

  Portugal’s often unknown history is highly interesting, considering it was the first global empire and that it used to be one of the biggest empires in the world.

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  Festivals in Portugal

  Portuguese cultural events

  Portugal is known for its numerous festivals, especially music festivals, that take place mostly in summer. From the very famous Rock in Rio that also takes place in Portugal every two years, to the Optimus Alive, there are plenty of festivals to choose from.

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  10 things you didn't know about Portugal

  The interesting country in the west of the Iberian Peninsula

  Portugal has a lot to offer, both to tourists and expats. You will probably be surprised by these facts about the small, generally little-known neighbour of Spain.

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