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Pereira marks 35 years as a town and distinguishes those who take the name of the land further

Notícias de Coimbra28 August 2026 at 21:01

The civil parish of Pereira, belonging to the municipality of Montemor-o-Velho, commemorated the 35th anniversary of its elevation to town status. The celebration took place through a ceremony that brought together the local community.

During the occasion, distinctions were awarded to personalities and entities that contributed to promoting the name of Pereira beyond its borders. This was a central part of the celebrations.

The elevation of Pereira to town status happened 35 years ago, marking a significant moment in the history of this civil parish in the district of Coimbra. The anniversary ceremony allowed revisiting this memory and recognizing who continued to give visibility to the land.

The event featured the presence of local figures and authorities, who attended the festivities that commemorated this important date for the Pereira community.

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