A 600-year-old party will take over Montemor-o-Velho for 11 days and starts on SaturdayPhoto by juliane Monari on Pexels
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A 600-year-old party will take over Montemor-o-Velho for 11 days and starts on Saturday

Notícias de Coimbra28 August 2026 at 09:47

The Montemor-o-Velho Fair of the Year celebrates a historic date this year: 600 years of one of the greatest traditions in the municipality. The party will take place over 11 days and is scheduled to start on Saturday.

The event promises to be one of the biggest ever held in the municipality, bringing together local inhabitants and visitors from various regions. The 600-year tradition reflects the cultural and historical importance of this fair for the Montemor-o-Velho community.

Over the 11 days of celebration, various activities, cultural manifestations and entertainment are planned, aimed at honoring the historical legacy of this century-old tradition. The Montemor-o-Velho City Council is one of the entities involved in organizing the event.

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