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Book Festival in Viseu with national and international authors in October

Notícias de Coimbra9 September 2026 at 14:35

The International Literary Festival of Viseu (FLIV) will be born in the city of Viseu in October, creating a new cultural event dedicated to literature. The festival was created to welcome national and international authors, bringing to the district various voices of contemporary literature.

The event's sessions will be spread across different locations in the city, allowing the festival to integrate into various spaces in Viseu. This geographical distribution of activities aims to revitalize different areas of the city and bring literature closer to diverse audiences.

The FLIV represents a bet on promoting reading and the encounter between writers and readers, contributing to the region's cultural calendar. The festival's timing in October positions it as an autumn event that can attract both local audiences and visitors.

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