The Almeida Historical-Military Museum received with great satisfaction the award granted by the European Federation of Napoleonic Cities (European Federation of Napoleonic Cities) to the project “Trapped in the Museum,” an accolade presented during the Federation’s Annual General Assembly, held between May 31 and June 2, 2026, in Herceg Novi, Montenegro. This initiative, integrated into the Educational Service of the Museu Histórico-Militar de Almeida, was recognized for its

El Municipio de Almeida, a través del Museo Histórico-Militar de Almeida, recibió el pasado viernes 22 de mayo al Agrupamiento de Escuelas Padre José Augusto da Fonseca, de Aguiar da Beira. Esta fue la tercera ocasión en la que el centro educativo recurrió al museo para realizar una visita educativa desde la implementación de los cuadernos de actividades del Servicio Educativo. A lo largo de este recorrido, el museo ha procurado preparar actividades diferenciadas para cada gr

During the French Invasions of Portugal, the military campaigns that marked this period involved some of the most renowned commanders of the era, whose decisions influenced the events that unfolded in Almeida. Today, more than two hundred years later, history gives way to imagination. On this symbolic football pitch, created to mark the 2026 FIFA World Cup, former adversaries wear the same jersey and play on the same team. The commanders who once fought against one another an

Almeida is getting ready for days filled with celebration, tradition, and culture! From June 28 to July 5, Almeida will come alive with activities for all ages, celebrating its history and identity. From the charismatic 17th Knights' Gathering – Picadeiro D’el Rey Equestrian Ride, Institutional Ceremonies, the 1st CROAA Dog Walk, Heritage Revitalization Talks, the National C Show Jumping Competition, Dances from the Restoration Period, the musical performance “Ningue-Ningue T

Last Saturday, April 18th, the Municipality of Almeida celebrated International Monuments and Sites Day, in collaboration with ICOMOS Portugal and the Cultural Heritage Institute, with a diverse set of initiatives that mobilized the local community and visitors around the appreciation of historical and cultural heritage. In Vilar Formoso, the Peace Border – Memorial to Refugees and Consul Aristides de Sousa Mendes organized a series of activities and, through a playful and ed

In 2026, the Almeida Historical-Military Museum has been registering strong participation from school groups, reinforcing its role as a privileged space for learning and contact with historical heritage and the fortress. Last month, the Museum received visits from the School Groups of Foz Côa, Mealhada, Miranda do Douro and Fundão, who toured the museum space, be ...as well as the roofs of the Museum and the São João de Deus Bastion. In addition to the guided tour, the studen

The MHMA Educational Service has prepared a special experience for younger visitors, designed to spark curiosity and interest in local heritage. The challenge? A fun hunt for "eggs" hidden throughout the museum's historical corners, followed by a creative workshop filled with color, imagination, and our original "bunny soldiers." Between discoveries and smiles, this initiative once again showed that the museum is much more than a space for memory — it is a place for meeting,

The Valença Tourist Office is hosting a photographic exhibition, "Bastioned Fortifications of Valença ," by Francisco Piqueiro, open to the public until April 30th . This initiative takes on particular relevance as today marks the National Day of Historic Centers , serving as a contribution to the appreciation, promotion, and safeguarding of the historical and architectural heritage of Valença, with a special focus on its renowned fortified structure. The exhibition b

Between March 23 and 27, 2026, the Portuguese Army, through the Directorate of History and Military Culture (DHCM), hosted the official visit of a delegation from the Directorate of Historical and Cultural Heritage of the Brazilian Army (DPHCEx). In this context, and considering the interest in providing guests with contact with notable examples of national historical-military heritage, a visit to the town of Almeida was organized. The delegation arrived in the late afternoon

The RFAR – Route of the Bastioned Fortresses of the Border was present at BTL – Lisbon Tourism Exchange , the largest tourism event in Portugal, throughout all the days of the fair, with its own stand, in partnership with the municipalities of Valença and Marvão. This participation marked the Route’s first presence at BTL, with a stand integrated into the project “Consolidation and Expansion of the Thematic Route of the Bastioned Fortresses of the Border of Valença, Almeida

VAUBAN CONGRESS The Vauban Association, chaired by Alain MONFERRAND, who is also a member of the Vauban Network's scientific committee,...

The historic fortresses of Almeida, Marvão and Valença do Minho took an important step towards being recognised as UNESCO World Heritage...

The councils of Almeida , Marvão and Valença do Minho formalised the joint candidacy of the Bastioned Fortresses of the Raia for UNESCO...

On June 3rd 2024, the application of the Bastioned Fortresses of the Raia to become a UNESCO World Heritage Site was made official, in a...

CARVALHO, José Vilhena de (1988) – Almeida – Subsídios para a sua História. 2 vols. Almeida: Câmara Municipal de Almeida.CAMPOS, João...

CARVALHO, José Vilhena de (1988) – Almeida – Subsídios para a sua História. 2 vols. Almeida: Câmara Municipal de Almeida. CAMPOS, João...