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100 years ago a light was lit that changed Arganil: exhibition remembers the arrival of electricityPhoto by dimitrisvetsikas1969 on Pexels
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100 years ago a light was lit that changed Arganil: exhibition remembers the arrival of electricity

Notícias de Coimbra5 September 2026 at 18:36

100 years ago, electricity arrived in Arganil, marking a historic transformation for the municipality that forever changed the routine of its families. This milestone was commemorated through an exhibition that remembers the moment when light was lit for the first time in the region.

The exhibition was inaugurated to celebrate this centenary and aims to make visitors aware of the importance of this innovation for the local community. Through documents, photographs, and other historical materials, the event allows people to relive what was a decisive moment for the development of Arganil.

The arrival of electricity represented a profound change in the daily life of the inhabitants, becoming an essential element that today is part of the routine of any home. This exhibition allows younger generations to understand the impact that this innovation had on the living conditions of the population.

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