Guarda and Covilhã, two neighboring municipalities located in the interior of Portugal, are both preparing candidacies for the title of Portuguese Capital of Culture for 2028. The two cities belong to the same Intermunicipal Community, which means they are competing with each other for the same objective.
The situation creates a scenario of competition between municipalities that share the same region and common intermunicipal resources. Both projects arise with the objective of promoting the interior of the country and boosting culture in the region.
The title of Portuguese Capital of Culture has been awarded to different Portuguese cities, providing visibility and cultural investment to the winners. This race between Guarda and Covilhã reflects the growing interest of interior cities in asserting themselves in the national cultural landscape.
