Local culture

Why are Portuguese obsessed with cod?!

As strange as it may sound, the story of codfish is intimately connected with the history of Portugal. Behind this…

Sara Riobom
21 de December de 2015
Local culture

What is the meaning of the Portuguese ceramic swallows?

Andorinhas, andorinhas… their delicate, flowery name immediately makes me think about the first Spring days, when the sun timidly shines…

Sara Riobom
2 de December de 2015
Local culture

Why is Dark Street, in Porto, called that way?

For me, it’s beyond interesting to study the streets of Porto. Silent witnesses of time, they were rarely given random…

Sara Riobom
26 de November de 2015
Local culture

Who was Duque da Ribeira?

While I was investigating the reason why people jump from D Luis bridge, I came across this mysterious character called…

Sara Riobom
25 de October de 2015
Local culture

Why do kids jump from Luis I bridge in Porto?

When you get to Porto it’s mandatory to visit Ribeira, a small neighbourhood by the Douro river, part of Unesco’s…

Sara Riobom
25 de October de 2015
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