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Exploring the traces of Portugal’s global past through a modern lens.

A journey through history, culture, and the shared legacies of the Portuguese Age of Discoveries.

Seen from both sides of the Portuguese presence, this perspective embraces local histories shaped over centuries, connecting Portugal, its former colonies, and global trade posts, and bringing past and present to life through travel, architecture, and the surviving ruins of former trading posts.

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History of Expansion

History of Expansion

Stories and perspectives from ancient times.

Enduring Legacy

Enduring Legacy

Architecture, traditions, and living heritage.

Traveling the Traces

Traveling the Traces

Walking the paths of history today.

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Ceuta

Ceuta, the starting point of Portugal’s overseas expansion, is a city of fortresses, coastal streets, and layered histories. On this trip, I explored the stories left behind, the enduring heritage, and how to walk its streets today.

Explore Ceuta
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