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Pombal joins Leiria's bid to become Portuguese Capital of Culture 2028

Notícias de Coimbra28 August 2026 at 22:44

The Municipality of Pombal will join Leiria's bid to become the Portuguese Capital of Culture 2028, after the proposal was approved. This decision represents a significant boost to Leiria's candidacy, which will now count on the support of a neighboring municipality.

Pombal's integration into the bid comes as part of an intermunicipal cooperation strategy to strengthen Leiria's cultural project. This union between the two municipalities aims to create a more robust and comprehensive proposal for the competition.

The Portuguese Capital of Culture is a title awarded by the Ministry of Culture to Portuguese cities, allowing them to develop a diverse cultural program over the course of a year. The 2028 edition represents an opportunity for Leiria and, now, also Pombal, to demonstrate their cultural and artistic potential.

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