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Portuguese Capital of Culture 2028 candidacy process

Overview

Several Portuguese municipalities have begun the process of applying to be named the Portuguese Capital of Culture for 2028.

Covilhã initiated its candidacy by focusing on territorial development through cultural diversity, utilizing community involvement and surveys to map local resources. Following this, Guarda and Setúbal also launched bids. Guarda’s proposal emphasizes transborder cooperation with the Spanish city of Ciudad Rodrigo to bridge administrative boundaries, while Setúbal’s ‘Setúbal – Mar de Cultura’ theme focuses on local memory, artistic creation, and environmental integration.

Entities

Município da Covilhã · Guarda · Covilhã · University of Beira Interior · Ciudad Rodrigo

Timeline

  1. 3 days ago

    [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Guarda and Setúbal launch bids for Portuguese Capital of Culture 2028

    Guarda and Setúbal have announced their bids for the 2028 Portuguese Capital of Culture, focusing on transborder cooperation and long-term community cultural legacies.

  2. 23 days ago

    [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Covilhã applies to be Portuguese Capital of Culture in 2028

    Covilhã is applying to be the 2028 Portuguese Capital of Culture, leveraging over 500 community contributions to drive regional development through arts, education, and heritage.

Sources

observador.pt · radio-covilha.pt · salamancartvaldia.es · sapo.pt