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Demography The population of the Portuguese Republic on 1 December 1930 amounted to 6,825,883 residents, including the Azores and Madeira, and 6,360,347 for the continent alone. Going back a little over fifty years, it...
Between the two literary ideals, realism and symbolism; there were no violent conflicts, such as those of 1865 and 1871; there was scarcely a smiling polemic, Eça de Queiroz’s two pleasant and precise commentaries...
The realist theater in Portugal was poor, perhaps more than the romantic: it either continued the romantic aesthetic or did the work of sectarian propaganda. Moreover, this theatrical deficiency is traditional in the Portuguese...
The realistic or veristic age of Portuguese literature begins with the first poems of João de Deus, (1830-96), Anthero de Quental (1842-91) and Theophilo Braga (1843-1924), still students in Coimbra; but he was baptized...
Portugal Irresistibly attracted to the Atlantic Ocean Portugal’s position, lying along the Atlantic, has allowed the country to ‘turn its back’ on Europe and venture overseas to remedy the scarcity of its resources. In...
It is no secret that Portugal has recently become one of Europe’s most sought after countries. Celebrities like Alicia Vikander and Madonna have chosen to settle down here and when you see the charm...
Lisbon has become a new destination for many during the summer holidays and is perfect if you want to combine sun, shopping and sights. The Portuguese capital is located right on the Atlantic but...
The largest city on the Algarve coast is called Faro and has become a kind of hub for travelers going on. But the fact is that Faro has so much more to offer its...
There are of course more than 5 things you must see when visiting Portugal, but here are at least 5 tips where you can start to discover this amazing country! Lisbon A visit to...
Lovely Portugal attracts crowds of travelers each year, with the majority of visitors coming from the UK and Ireland. Here you can usually enjoy the sun and avoid the cold and gray winters, while...