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The Parsnip Festival returns to the historic center of Covilhã

Notícias de Coimbra10 September 2026 at 14:53

The historic center of Covilhã once again becomes the stage, starting on the 17th, for the Parsnip Festival. The event fulfills another edition and returns to the heart of the city.

The festival is dedicated to the parsnip, a traditional product of the Serra da Estrela region. This year's edition once again takes place in the historic center of the city, which provides the backdrop for the scheduled activities.

Covilhã, a city known for its historical heritage and its connection to the textile industry, thus hosts another edition of this gastronomic and cultural event that celebrates local traditions and the cuisine of the region.

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