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Last 2 days to taste, listen and discover Montemor-o-Velho at the Annual Fair

Notícias de Coimbra7 September 2026 at 08:18

The Municipal Council of Montemor-o-Velho is holding the 2026 edition of the Annual Fair, also known as Municipal Festivities. This year's edition officially opened its doors and the last two days of the event took place, which includes gastronomic tastings, music and various activities to discover the municipality.

The article mentions that six centuries later, Montemor-o-Velho continues to meet at the Fair, suggesting that this tradition has deep historical roots dating back to at least the 15th century.

The event offers visitors the opportunity to taste the local gastronomy, listen to music and learn more about what the municipality has to offer, thus combining cultural, tourist and community socializing elements.

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