SmartPack LLP Comenius Bilateral Partnership st Exchange: Aveiro! 2014

Introduction We will use SmartPack Project to introduce you all to the place where we will receive you: the city of Aveiro! Aveiro is the place where the arts, the culture, the environment and innovation intersect. It is with great pleasure that we give you milestones of this beautiful city. Hopefully, you will be even more willing to learn a little about our city, our country and our culture!

Brief History Of Aveiro There’s evidence that proves the existence of this region in the Neolithic period, evidenced by the existence of Tumuli and Dolmens existing here. The oldest and most known activities of Aveiro are based on salt production and naval trade. The first reference to the town of Aveiro appears only in 959 (ag), a reference of the Testament of Countess Mumadona Dias.

In Aveiro, visitors are not only amazed by the present, but also with the testimony of its history. In this beautiful city we have the Princess Santa Joana Museum, the Home-Museum of Egas Moniz, the Museum of Troncalhada, the Carmelites Church, temple belonging to a former convent, built in the 17th century; the Sé Cathedral, which dates back to the 15th century and the Santo André Museum-Ship.

Princess Santa Joana Museum

Home-Museum Of Egas Moniz

Museum Of Troncalhada

Carmelites Church

Sé Cathedral

Museum Of Arte Nova

Santo André Museum-Ship

The region of Aveiro is rich in culture, art and animation. There are many joyful and lively parties and festivities throughout the year. The Highlight is the traditional festival of São Gonçalinho, the March fair, more than 500 years old. Aveiro assumes itself increasingly as a cultural hub of great dynamism, with many associations and initiatives.

Famous Graffittis and Wall Paintings

Parties and Festivities

São Gonçalinho

March Fair

Sculptures

Famous Buildings

Stadium

University

Captaincy of Aveiro’s Port

Former Campos Factory

Entertainment Aveiro is filled with places where we can do a variety of things, such as sightseeing, observing, practising sports, shopping and going to the movies. During the day we can observe a busy city, but it is at night that everything comes to lifewith color, brightness and music. In Aveiro, the nights and streets are lively and full of life. There is always a bar that is open so one can have coffee and be with friends, socialize.

Forum

Theatre

At Night, this happens...

Main Avenue

Gastronomy

Espetadas de Mexilhão Pataniscas

Sardinha Assada Cozido à Portuguesa

Pão-de-ló de Ovar Folar

Ovos Moles Castanhas de Ovos

Tripa Raivas

Famous bakeries

Beaches

Barra Beach

Costa Nova Beach

São Jacinto Beach

Environment Aveiro has magnificent and ample green spaces that dwell in the city. There’s the Infante D. Pedro Park and the Park of the Baixa de Santo António where a pleasant meeting with nature is possible. Enjoying a fascinating mixture of colour, light and water, you can also enjoy a pleasant walk at sunset in the Rossio Garden alongside with the Ria canals.

Infante D. Pedro Park

Park Of Baixa de Santo António

Rossio’s Garden

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Conclusion With this project (Smartpack), more specifically with this work, we want you to know, theoretically, what our city is, hoping that we can awaken your interest so you can visit every corner of what is ours. We hope you enjoy yourselves and we wish you a pleasant stay on the part of your Portuguese fellows!