Tourism in Portugal

When King D.Dinis obtained from pope John XXII the creation of the Military Order of Christ, which was to render such inestimable services to Portugal and the World, his virtuous wife, Queen Isabel de Aragão – the Saint – laid the foundation of the great movement of Christian solidarity by instituting the Congregation of the Holy Spirit, over the Apostles, with festivities and rituals which in many cases undoubtedly of old pagan origin, like the “Festa dos Tabuleiros”.

Fado is Portugal's national song, capturing the melancholic soul of the country, but also its lively cunning side. According to prestigious musicologist Rui Vieira Nery, fado emerged in the 18th century in Lisbon by Brazilian influence. 

Explore Leiria's historic center through Sílvia Patrício's street art tour, inspired by Eça de Queirós' novel. Book a guided tour!

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