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Municipality celebrates European Heritage Days

Diário de Leiria2 September 2026 at 14:00

The municipality of Leiria is celebrating the European Heritage Days, an event that aims to promote and enhance the region's cultural heritage. For ten days, various cultural spaces in the city are hosting a diverse set of initiatives open to the public.

Among the locations involved are different cultural facilities of the municipality, which have programmed activities for all ages. The initiatives include exhibitions, guided tours, workshops and other actions that seek to bring citizens closer to local heritage.

The European Heritage Days are celebrated annually in various European countries, promoting the discovery and enjoyment of cultural heritage. In Leiria, this celebration demonstrates the municipality's commitment to preserving and disseminating its historical and cultural heritage.

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