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Medieval market starts Friday in Valença do Minho

Observador2 September 2026 at 13:33

The medieval market of Valença do Minho will start on Friday, providing an immersive experience into the medieval era.

The event will feature various attractions, including crafts, arts and trades that recreate traditional activities from the period.

Visitors will be able to enjoy medieval dances, music, theater and gastronomy, as well as fire shows that promise to impress the audience.

For fans of spectacle, there are scheduled foot and horse tournaments, which will recreate characteristic combats from the medieval period.

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