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Commercial Association of Porto – since 1834
7 October, 2020 / , ,

Despite the fact that it was officially founded in December 1834, the Commercial Association of Porto which dates back to the twelfth century, when trade and tradesmen, especially in coastal areas, were gaining more power.

Over the centuries, owing to its strategic location and the entrepreneurial spirit of its people, the city of Porto acquired great importance, becoming an important financial center in Europe and the world. It was at this stage that a shared “Trust fund” was established, created by merchants to cover risks and shipment losses of their commodities. This fund was recognized in 1295 by King Dinis and in 1402 by King John I.

However, until 1834 there was no organization of traders with legal status and competent to meet the needs of local entrepreneurs. At this point, meetings, the exchange of information, business and auctions were held in the “Juntina”, located at the then Rua dos Ingleses. After the Liberal Revolution of 1822 and the enactment of the Commercial Code, the Juntina was the basis of the founding of the Porto Commercial Association, which is currently the second oldest Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Portugal mainland.

Porto city of Labor and Freedom
7 October, 2020 / , , ,

To affirm that Porto is the city of work – it is a brand image, certainly adequate and fair, but that does not guarantee, by itself, that all Porto people love the work or that there are not many other lands that deserve the same praise.

In any case, such fame reflects the external recognition that its people are hardworking and that throughout history they have been affirmed by work, that is, by business as opposed to leisure.
However, Porto is not just the city of work.

The Portuguese tradition, corroborating the opinion of 19th century scholars and historical events of ‘national projection’, attributes the epithet of Land of freedom to it, an older and more noble coat of arms than the previous one, which, contrary to hypothetical considerations about a deep lost paradise biblical, not only does not belie it but even complements it.

In fact, work, whether or not it is a consequence or punishment of the original fall, is a condition of success for the common man.

But … work without freedom is always slavery
Fonte: O Tripeiro 7ª série Ano XVI Número 6 e 7 Jun/Jul 1997

Writers’ route through Porto ( Camilo Castelo Branco )
1 October, 2020 / , ,

Although, he was born in Lisbon (1825) the illegitimate son of an aristocrat with his maid, at the age of 5 he came to live to the north – Vila Real, a mother orphan. At just 16 years old he married, and in 1843, 2 years later, he was a father. That same year he came to Porto to live alone, to Rua Escura, in the historic and picturesque district of the cathedral, to study medicine. Later he lived in the Hotel Paris, on Rua da Fábrica.

He was an elegant man, he was a renowned journalist and writer. In 1850, he enrolled at the Porto Seminary, where he studied theology and founded 2 religious newspapers.

Camilo’s life in Porto was intense, controversial and bohemian and caused some scandals of a loving nature. He was celebrated for his passion for Ana Plácido and consequent imprisonment in the jail of Relação. From these events, his most famous work “The Love of Perdition” was born, which was immortalized by a statue of the two, which can be seen next to the jail where both were imprisoned.

In 1868, Camilo returned to Porto to live on Rua de Santa Catarina and Rua de S. Lázaro, after marrying Ana Plácido and with her founded and directed the city’s Gazeta Literária.

The 1980s were very turbulent because they already saw very badly and maintained controversial relations with various masters of society. He was physically threatened several times and bought a revolver to defend himself. Ironically 7 years later he would use it to commit suicide after realizing that his blindness had no cure.
Camilo was buried in the cemetery of Lapa.

Until today, manuscripts of correspondence between Camilo, Ana Plácido and Freitas Fortuna and numerous Camillian objects are found in the Order of Lapa, such as the revolver with which he committed suicide, a silver snuff box, with the last note he used, the spyglass , the quill and the quill pen that served him recently, a book by Droz that Camilo began to translate in Cadeia da Relação, a conch that served Camilo as paperweights and his favorite inkwell.

The iron sculptures of the Palace gardens
1 October, 2020 / ,

In the second half of the 19th century, Europe was teeming with technological progress resulting from the various transformations that occurred during the so-called ‘Industrial Revolution’.

There are some architectural and structural examples in Porto from that time and also some of which unfortunately only have a few memories left.

This is the case of the Palácio de Cristal, which received its name because it was inspired by the Crystal Palace in everything similar, except in size, which had been built in London for the same purpose, that is, the installation of a universal public exhibition.

But if iron was now used as a raw material in large industrial foundries combined with brilliant engineering and architecture works, it was also beginning to see its potential applied to sculpture. It allowed the same type of detail and finishing of more noble metals, but with greater ease and economy of production, as well as the possibility of series production of pieces created by great masters.

Thus, it is common to have public works in landscaped spaces that by that time were created in European cities, sculpture works in cast iron.
The gardens of the Crystal Palace, unlike the building, have been preserved in their original design and their Sculptures as well. If in the case of the Building and in the structural and technological aspects the origins were English, the cultural and aesthetic fields in Porto and Europe were still dominated by French influences, more precisely Parisians.

Upon entering the main gate, we find the garden that preceded the main facade of the Palace and two fountains adorned with sculptural elements and four figures that represent the Seasons of the Year. It is possible to understand its origins because the foundries where they were produced and in in some cases the author or author of the original modeling.

It is curious to observe, according to a study published by Paula Torres Peixoto in the Revista de Arquitectura Lusitana, that since the Works that represent the Seasons come from different origins, we actually have 3 and not the 4 seasons represented, since the one that it is in its base identified with being autumn, it is actually summer that appears twice.

Following Avenida das Tílias, we will pass through the Concha Acústica and the commonly known as “Fonte dos Cavalinhos”, both with excellent sculptural works in cast iron.

For all this and for all the surrounding space, the “Palace” is and will always be one of the most beloved places in the City.

Axis Golfe Ponte de Lima
28 September, 2020 / ,

The Axis Golfe Ponte de Lima, opened on September 15, 1995.

With 18 holes for a par of 71 with 6005 meters, located 2 km from Ponte de Lima, and about 70 km from Porto, with access by the highway.

In a typical rural area of ​​Minho, the golf course is a mixture of plain and mountain, with the first 9 holes in the hills, and the second in a flat area.

These unique characteristics of northern Portugal delight players with fantastic views of the Lima River valley, as well as contact with the typical Minho life.

Halfway between holes 1, 10, 9 and 18, the Club House is located, where you can find various services, in which we highlight a Golf store, equipment rental, restaurant, bar, terrace, saunas, swimming pool and 2 tennis courts.

In the surrounding area, the accommodation options are attractive and have all the facilities to provide its guests with comfortable and quiet stays. We can advise the Axis Ponte de Lima Golf Resort Hotel

Rua do Sobreiro n.º 533, Fornelos
4990-625 Ponte de Lima

Tel: (+351) 258 743 414
E-mail: reservas@axisgolfe.com
www.axishoteisegolfe.com

Estela Golf Club
27 September, 2020 / ,

Founded on October 27, 1987, with 6148 meters in length and 18 exciting and challenging holes, playing at the luxurious Estela Golf Club means having as a backdrop three kilometers of coastline in the Atlantic Ocean.

Exclusive access to the beach and refreshed by the Atlantic breeze clime in summer and heated by the Gulf stream in winter complete the dream scenario.

The comfort and beauty of its Club House, with its traditional and authentic cuisine, captivate its countless visitors who, in the year 2018 alone, exceeded ten thousand.

The field:
The fairways of Estela Golf Club are narrow, especially in the landing areas, and are surrounded by dunes, so the pressure is on the tee shot.
There are few fairway bunkers at Estela Golf Club, as the dunes and the various lakes on the course form natural obstacles of rare beauty.
The greens at Estela Golf Club are firm and fast. To get there it takes effort and skill, but once there most shots to the greens are opened allowing the ball to roll.

Lugar do Rio Alto
Estela 4570-242 Póvoa de Varzim

Tel: (+351) 252 601 814
E-mail: geral@estelagolf.pt
www.estelagolf.pt

Golf in Porto and North
25 September, 2020 / , , ,

Golf in Portugal also has a history and it is exactly from the beginning that we will start this article.

It all started in 1890, with the opening of the Oporto Golfe Club. By the hand of English aristocrats, linked to the Industry, who lived in the Douro.

Northern Portugal is a region with many diversities and with every reason to believe that it only has qualities. Rain, normally abundant in this region of the country, is an essential characteristic for the creation and maintenance of golf courses.

Without forgetting the warmth of its people and the strong and diverse gastronomy, combining secular traditions and the ‘twist’ of new trends, the North has the production of some of the best wines in the world, of which we cannot fail to highlight the unique and exclusive Port Wine.

The golf has been added to all this, with unique design courses that are combined with beaches and mountains in perfect harmony.

Any golfer from any corner of the world, who has already had the experience of playing on one of these wonderful courses, knows well that it is worth returning.

VINHOS a Descobrir – Wine Market
25 September, 2020 / ,

A wine show, favoring contact with visitors and tourists.

Visitors will have the possibility to speak with the Producers, purchase wine, glass and bottle, as well as regional and gourmet products, enriching their experience.

During the Wine market, daily harmonization with wines will be carried out by an expert, sharing his knowledge so that the discovery of the best combinations is even more beneficial.

Parallel activities:

Get Together Professional – meeting with professionals from the sector: restaurants, wine cellars, bars, distributors and professional bloggers, to make the Producers and their wines known.
(Saturday the 26th, between 1:30 pm and 3:30 pm)

Daily Harmonized tastings, promoting the association of wines and gastronomy with gourmet products and regional products.

DJ in Chill Out environment

Dates: 26 and 27 September 2020
Location: Ferreira Borges Market,

Admission: 3 €
Entrance with glass: € 5, including a € 1 discount voucher when buying € 10 or more in wine.

King Carlos Alberto Chapel
22 September, 2020 / , , ,

Carlos Alberto of Sardinia was born in Turin, Italy, in 1798. He was King of Sardinia from 1831 and was one of the fathers of the unification of Italy, a country that was divided into several political entities, all more or less controlled by the Austro-Hungarian Empire.

Carlos Alberto wanted to unify all Italy under his scepter, but he had to take refuge in Porto in 1849, after being defeated by the Austrians in the Battle of Novara.

Upon arrival, the dethroned monarch stayed at the Hospedaria do Peixe, operating in the majestic Palace of the Viscounts of Balsemão, in the then Praça dos Ferradores, today Praça Carlos Alberto. There he stayed, until he was offered a place to live. He later moved to Quinta da Macieirinha, where today the Solar do Vinho do Porto and the Romantic Museum are located. There he died.

His body was transferred to the Pantheon of Savoy, in Italy, but the half-sister had a chapel built on the grounds of the farm currently incorporated in the gardens of the Crystal Palace.

The tenderness
22 September, 2020 / ,

Work of the sculptor
José Fernandes de Sousa Caldas

The sculpture is in the Palácio de Cristal Gardens