Articles in popular and national holidays
Procissão de Santo António, Lisboa
Procession of Saint Anthony Lisbon
This procession of Saint Anthony takes place on the 13th of June every year in conjunction with several other processions in Lisbon. Thousands of locals take part in this parade, some …
Revolução dos Cravos, Lisboa
The Carnation Revolution Lisbon
The Carnation Revolution marks the military coup in 1974 that overthrew in just one day the political regime that had been in power in Portugal since 1926.It is also referred to as …
Dia de Portugal Lisboa
National Day of Portugal Lisbon
This day celebrates the date of Luís de Camões‘ death on June 10th 1580 and is Portugal’s National holiday. Although it is only officially celebrated in Portugal, the citizens of Portugal …
