Cemeteries are associated with flowers, mourning and longing for the departed. However, they are also synonymous with rich heritage, especially in Invicta. That’s why the municipality is promoting the XV Cultural Cycle of the Cemeteries of Porto.
According to information on the municipality’s website, the initiative kicks off on the first Saturday in May, the 3rd, at 11am, at the Prado do Repouso Cemetery. In all, the cultural cycle includes 10 guided tours until September, including the Agramonte Cemetery.
The two sites mentioned above have been recognized as Monumental Cemeteries since 2005. In this context, the aim is to contemplate their most emblematic monuments and sculptures, as well as to ‘discover’ the main historical figures buried there.
Porto Cemeteries Cultural Cycle Program
According to the municipality’s website, this is the official calendar for the initiative :
- May 3, Saturday, 11am – Prado do Repouso
- May 17, Saturday, 6pm – Agramonte
- June 7, Saturday, 9pm – Prado do Repouso
- June 21, Saturday, 9pm – Agramonte
- July 19, Saturday, 9pm – Prado do Repouso
- July 26, Saturday, 9pm – Agramonte
- August 2, Saturday, 9pm – Prado do Repouso
- August 9, Saturday, 9pm – Agramonte
- September 6, Saturday, 6pm – Prado do Repouso
- September 21, Sunday, 11am – Agramonte
How to take part?
The XV Cultural Cycle of the Cemeteries of Porto is aimed at anyone interested, with a maximum of 50 participants per session, including children.
Therefore, participation requires compulsory registration using an online form, which will be shared here. For more information, please visit this page.