{"id":184606,"date":"2021-01-12T16:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-01-12T13:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/30-most-interesting-facts-about-portugal\/"},"modified":"2021-01-12T16:00:00","modified_gmt":"2021-01-12T13:00:00","slug":"30-most-interesting-facts-about-portugal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/30-most-interesting-facts-about-portugal\/","title":{"rendered":"#30 most interesting facts about Portugal"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a348ea74dba1\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a348ea74dba1\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/30-most-interesting-facts-about-portugal\/#First_Some_Basic_Facts_About_Portugal\" >First, Some Basic Facts About Portugal<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/30-most-interesting-facts-about-portugal\/#Fun_and_interesting_Portugal_Facts\" >Fun and interesting Portugal Facts<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/30-most-interesting-facts-about-portugal\/#1_Portugal_is_one_of_the_oldest_countries_in_Europe\" >1. Portugal is one of the oldest countries in Europe<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/30-most-interesting-facts-about-portugal\/#2_Lisbon_is_older_than_Rome\" >2. Lisbon is older than Rome<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/30-most-interesting-facts-about-portugal\/#3_The_Romans_took_200_years_to_conquer_Portugal\" >3. The Romans took 200 years to conquer Portugal<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/30-most-interesting-facts-about-portugal\/#4_Viriathus_is_the_first_National_Hero_of_Portugal\" >4. Viriathus is the first National Hero\u00a0of Portugal<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/30-most-interesting-facts-about-portugal\/#5_Portugal_once_claimed_half_of_the_%E2%80%9Cnew_world%E2%80%9D\" >5. Portugal once claimed half of the \u201cnew world\u201d<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/30-most-interesting-facts-about-portugal\/#6_Portuguese_is_one_of_the_most_spoken_languages_in_the_World\" >6. Portuguese is one of the most spoken languages in the World<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/30-most-interesting-facts-about-portugal\/#7_Portugal_was_one_of_the_earliest_colonizing_nations_of_Europe\" >7. Portugal was one of the earliest colonizing nations of Europe<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/30-most-interesting-facts-about-portugal\/#8_Portugal_had_a_main_role_in_Slavery_trading\" >8. Portugal had a main role in Slavery trading<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/30-most-interesting-facts-about-portugal\/#9_Though_Portugal_was_also_the_first_colonial_power_to_abolish_slavery\" >9. Though, Portugal was also the first colonial power to abolish slavery<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/30-most-interesting-facts-about-portugal\/#10_Portugal_was_a_pioneer_abolishing_Death_Penalty\" >10. Portugal was a pioneer abolishing Death Penalty<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/30-most-interesting-facts-about-portugal\/#11_Portugal_once_had_a_dead_Queen\" >11. Portugal once had a dead Queen<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/30-most-interesting-facts-about-portugal\/#12_Over_half_of_the_worlds_cork_is_produced_in_Portugal\" >12. Over half of the world\u2019s cork is produced in Portugal<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/30-most-interesting-facts-about-portugal\/#13_Portugal_and_England_are_very_old_friends\" >13. Portugal and England are very old friends<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/30-most-interesting-facts-about-portugal\/#14_Lisbon_was_struck_by_one_of_the_most_powerful_earthquakes_in_European_history\" >14. Lisbon was struck by one of the most powerful earthquakes in European history<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/30-most-interesting-facts-about-portugal\/#15_Portuguese_are_fatalists\" >15. Portuguese are fatalists<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/30-most-interesting-facts-about-portugal\/#16_The_biggest_wave_ever_surfed_was_in_Portugal\" >16. The biggest wave ever surfed was in Portugal<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/30-most-interesting-facts-about-portugal\/#17_Portugal_has_one_of_the_worlds_oldest_universities\" >17. Portugal has one of the world\u2019s oldest universities<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/30-most-interesting-facts-about-portugal\/#18_A_Portuguese_brought_the_habit_of_drinking_tea_to_England\" >18. A Portuguese brought the habit of drinking tea to England<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/30-most-interesting-facts-about-portugal\/#19_The_Portuguese_were_the_first_European_people_to_reach_Japan\" >19. The Portuguese were the first European people to reach Japan<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/30-most-interesting-facts-about-portugal\/#20_A_Portuguese_saved_more_Jews_than_Oskar_Schindler\" >20. A Portuguese saved more Jews than Oskar Schindler<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/30-most-interesting-facts-about-portugal\/#21_Portugal_had_a_huge_influence_on_world_cuisine\" >21. Portugal had a huge influence on world cuisine<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/30-most-interesting-facts-about-portugal\/#22_Europes_longest_bridge_is_in_Portugal\" >22. Europe\u2019s longest bridge is in Portugal<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/30-most-interesting-facts-about-portugal\/#23_The_Portuguese_eat_a_lot_of_cod\" >23. The Portuguese eat a lot of cod<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/30-most-interesting-facts-about-portugal\/#24_Port_wine_is_one_of_our_most_famous_export\" >24. Port wine is one of our\u00a0most famous export<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/30-most-interesting-facts-about-portugal\/#25_Bertrand_bookstore_is_the_oldest_in_the_world\" >25. Bertrand bookstore is the oldest in the world<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/30-most-interesting-facts-about-portugal\/#26_Portugal_is_95_water\" >26. Portugal is 95% water<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/30-most-interesting-facts-about-portugal\/#27_Portugal_has_15_sites_on_the_UNESCO_World_Heritage_list\" >27. Portugal has 15 sites on the UNESCO World Heritage list<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/30-most-interesting-facts-about-portugal\/#28_A_Portuguese_invented_the_pirate_code\" >28. A Portuguese invented the pirate code<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/30-most-interesting-facts-about-portugal\/#29_The_Portuguese_love_football_%E2%80%93_and_are_pretty_good_at_it\" >29. The Portuguese love football \u2013 and are pretty good at it<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-32\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/30-most-interesting-facts-about-portugal\/#30_People_from_Porto_are_called_%E2%80%98tripeiros%E2%80%98_or_%E2%80%98tripe_eaters\" >30. People from Porto are called \u2018tripeiros\u2018, or \u2018tripe eaters\u2019<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-33\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/30-most-interesting-facts-about-portugal\/#Bonus_Weird_Portugal_facts_and_records\" >Bonus Weird Portugal facts and records<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>&#8220;<strong>#30 most interesting facts about Portugal<\/strong>&#8221;<\/p>\n<div class=\"entry-content\" itemprop=\"text\"><strong>Portugal<\/strong> has a long history full of stories, great achievements, and interesting moments. In this article, we collected some of the weirdest, funny, important, and <strong>interesting facts about Portugal<\/strong> and its history. Some of these things about Portugal are well-known others not so much\u2026<\/p>\n<p>Our favorites are the 11th and 21st. Enjoy!\u00a0\ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"First_Some_Basic_Facts_About_Portugal\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"First,_Some_Basic_Facts_About_Portugal\"><\/span>First, Some Basic Facts About Portugal <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Official designation<\/strong>:\u00a0Portuguese Republic<\/li>\n<li><strong>Population<\/strong>:\u00a010,309,573 \u2013 2017 estimate<\/li>\n<li><strong>Land Area<\/strong>: 92.212 Km<sup>2<\/sup><\/li>\n<li><strong>Language<\/strong>: Portuguese<\/li>\n<li><strong>Currency<\/strong>: Euro (founding member of Eurozone)<\/li>\n<li><strong>GBP per capita PPP<\/strong>:\u00a0$30,193 \u2013 2017 estimate\u00a0(40th)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Capital<\/strong>: Lisbon<\/li>\n<li><strong>Timezone<\/strong>: WET\/GMT\u00a0UTC (Azores UTC-1)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"639\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/800px-EU-Portugal_with_islands_circled.svg.png\" alt=\"Interesting facts about Portugal\" class=\"wp-image-4333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/800px-EU-Portugal_with_islands_circled.svg.png 800w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/800px-EU-Portugal_with_islands_circled.svg-300x240.png 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/800px-EU-Portugal_with_islands_circled.svg-768x613.png 768w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/800px-EU-Portugal_with_islands_circled.svg-520x415.png 520w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"639\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/800px-EU-Portugal_with_islands_circled.svg.png\" alt=\"Interesting facts about Portugal\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-4333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/800px-EU-Portugal_with_islands_circled.svg.png 800w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/800px-EU-Portugal_with_islands_circled.svg-300x240.png 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/800px-EU-Portugal_with_islands_circled.svg-768x613.png 768w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/800px-EU-Portugal_with_islands_circled.svg-520x415.png 520w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fun_and_interesting_Portugal_Facts\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fun_and_interesting_Portugal_Facts\"><\/span>Fun and interesting Portugal Facts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Portugal_is_one_of_the_oldest_countries_in_Europe\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Portugal_is_one_of_the_oldest_countries_in_Europe\"><\/span>1. Portugal is one of the oldest countries in Europe<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>King Afonso, I declared independence in 1139 and Portugal has the same defined borders since 1249, almost 800 years ago. The name Portugal first <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a>ears in 868, during the <em>Reconquista<\/em> over the Muslims. A county was formed around the city of Porto (<i>Portus Cale<\/i> in Latin), from which the name (and the country) \u201cPortugal\u201d is derived.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image wp-image-7811 size-full\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"432\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Beach-of-Caminha-Portugal.jpg\" alt=\"fun things about Portugal\" class=\"wp-image-7811\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Beach-of-Caminha-Portugal.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Beach-of-Caminha-Portugal-300x162.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Beach-of-Caminha-Portugal-768x415.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Beach-of-Caminha-Portugal-520x281.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"432\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Beach-of-Caminha-Portugal.jpg\" alt=\"fun things about Portugal\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-7811\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Beach-of-Caminha-Portugal.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Beach-of-Caminha-Portugal-300x162.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Beach-of-Caminha-Portugal-768x415.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Beach-of-Caminha-Portugal-520x281.jpg 520w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"><figcaption>Caminha Beach, Portugal<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Lisbon_is_older_than_Rome\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Lisbon_is_older_than_Rome\"><\/span>2. Lisbon is older than Rome<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Roughly 4 centuries older to be more accurate. It was settled by the Phoenicians around 1200 BC and it\u2019s the second oldest European capital after Athens.<\/p>\n<p>Such an ancient and historic city is obviously a great tourist destination, full of amazing things do see and do!<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_The_Romans_took_200_years_to_conquer_Portugal\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_The_Romans_took_200_years_to_conquer_Portugal\"><\/span>3. The Romans took 200 years to conquer Portugal<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The Romans took around 200 years to conquer Lusitania, from 219 BC to 19 BC. There\u2019s a famous old expression used by the Romans: In Iberia, there is a tribe that neither governs itself nor lets itself be governed.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image wp-image-7741\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"645\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/castelo-da-feira-Portugal.jpg\" alt=\"Interesting facts about Portugal\" class=\"wp-image-7741\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/castelo-da-feira-Portugal.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/castelo-da-feira-Portugal-300x194.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/castelo-da-feira-Portugal-768x495.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/castelo-da-feira-Portugal-520x335.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"645\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/castelo-da-feira-Portugal.jpg\" alt=\"Interesting facts about Portugal\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-7741\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/castelo-da-feira-Portugal.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/castelo-da-feira-Portugal-300x194.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/castelo-da-feira-Portugal-768x495.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/castelo-da-feira-Portugal-520x335.jpg 520w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\"><figcaption>Castle of Santa Maria da Feira<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Viriathus_is_the_first_National_Hero_of_Portugal\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Viriathus_is_the_first_National_Hero_of_Portugal\"><\/span>4. Viriathus is the first National Hero\u00a0of Portugal<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>According to historians, the Celtic King of Lusitania\u00a0was the worst nightmare of the Roman Empire Soldiers and one of the top enemies Rome ever faced, making them lose the equivalent of 9 legions during the wars against the Lusitans.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image wp-image-7742 size-full\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"502\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Aldeia-do-Xisto-Portugal.jpg\" alt=\"cool Facts about Portugal\" class=\"wp-image-7742\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Aldeia-do-Xisto-Portugal.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Aldeia-do-Xisto-Portugal-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Aldeia-do-Xisto-Portugal-768x482.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Aldeia-do-Xisto-Portugal-520x326.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"502\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Aldeia-do-Xisto-Portugal.jpg\" alt=\"cool Facts about Portugal\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-7742\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Aldeia-do-Xisto-Portugal.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Aldeia-do-Xisto-Portugal-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Aldeia-do-Xisto-Portugal-768x482.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Aldeia-do-Xisto-Portugal-520x326.jpg 520w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"><figcaption>typical Portuguese Village<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Portugal_once_claimed_half_of_the_%E2%80%9Cnew_world%E2%80%9D\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Portugal_once_claimed_half_of_the_%E2%80%9Cnew_world%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>5. Portugal once claimed half of the \u201cnew world\u201d<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>In 1494, Portugal and Spain divided the world in two, by signing the treaty of Tordesillas giving Portugal the eastern half of the \u201cNew Word\u201d, including Brazil, Africa, and Asia. The Portuguese Empire was actually the <strong>first global empire in history<\/strong>! It was also one of the longest-lived colonial powers, lasting for almost six centuries from when Ceuta was captured in 1415 until Macau was handed-over in 1999 to China.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image wp-image-7611\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Famosa-Fort-Malacca.jpg\" alt=\"weird facts about Portugal\" class=\"wp-image-7611\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Famosa-Fort-Malacca.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Famosa-Fort-Malacca-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Famosa-Fort-Malacca-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Famosa-Fort-Malacca-520x390.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Famosa-Fort-Malacca.jpg\" alt=\"weird facts about Portugal\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-7611\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Famosa-Fort-Malacca.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Famosa-Fort-Malacca-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Famosa-Fort-Malacca-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Famosa-Fort-Malacca-520x390.jpg 520w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"><figcaption>The Famosa Fort in Malaysia<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Portuguese_is_one_of_the_most_spoken_languages_in_the_World\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Portuguese_is_one_of_the_most_spoken_languages_in_the_World\"><\/span>6. Portuguese is one of the most spoken languages in the World<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The Portuguese language is the 6th most spoken language in the world with 220 to 240 million native speakers around the world. It\u2019s the official language of 9 countries, and is spoken in the 5 continents!<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image wp-image-7743 size-full\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"449\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Rio-de-Janeiro-Brazil-1.jpg\" alt=\"Cool facts about Portugal\" class=\"wp-image-7743\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Rio-de-Janeiro-Brazil-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Rio-de-Janeiro-Brazil-1-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Rio-de-Janeiro-Brazil-1-768x431.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Rio-de-Janeiro-Brazil-1-520x292.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"449\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Rio-de-Janeiro-Brazil-1.jpg\" alt=\"Cool facts about Portugal\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-7743\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Rio-de-Janeiro-Brazil-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Rio-de-Janeiro-Brazil-1-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Rio-de-Janeiro-Brazil-1-768x431.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Rio-de-Janeiro-Brazil-1-520x292.jpg 520w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"><figcaption>Rio de Janeiro in Brazil<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Portugal_was_one_of_the_earliest_colonizing_nations_of_Europe\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Portugal_was_one_of_the_earliest_colonizing_nations_of_Europe\"><\/span>7. Portugal was one of the earliest colonizing nations of Europe<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The Portuguese Empire would rule, among others, over Brazil, Cape Verde, S\u00e3o Tom\u00e9 and Pr\u00edncipe, Guinea-Bissau, Angola, Mozambique, Goa, Daman, Diu, Kochi, Malacca, and Macau. The African colonies were granted independence only in 1975 after the collapse of the dictatorship. Macau, the last Portuguese colony, was handed over to China in 1999.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Portugal_had_a_main_role_in_Slavery_trading\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Portugal_had_a_main_role_in_Slavery_trading\"><\/span>8. Portugal had a main role in Slavery trading<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Portugal played a leading role in the infamous Triangular\u00a0Atlantic Slave Trade, which involved the mass trade and transportation of slaves from Africa and other parts of the world to the American continent. Also, Lagos\u2019 slave market, built-in 1444, was Europe\u2019s first slave market!<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Though_Portugal_was_also_the_first_colonial_power_to_abolish_slavery\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Though,_Portugal_was_also_the_first_colonial_power_to_abolish_slavery\"><\/span>9. Though, Portugal was also the first colonial power to abolish slavery<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Portugal was the first colonial power to abolish slavery, all the way back in 1761. That\u2019s half a century before Britain, France, Spain, or the United States.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Portugal_was_a_pioneer_abolishing_Death_Penalty\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Portugal_was_a_pioneer_abolishing_Death_Penalty\"><\/span>10. Portugal was a pioneer abolishing Death Penalty<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>One of the most important facts about Portugal is that in 1846 Portugal started the process of abolishing the Death Penalty and the formal abolishment of capital punishment for civil crimes occurred in 1867. Furthermore, Portugal and Spain are the only countries in the EU to have abandoned life imprisonment as well.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image wp-image-7744 size-full\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"454\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/serra-da-estrela-Portugal.jpg\" alt=\"Fun facts about portugal for kids\" class=\"wp-image-7744\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/serra-da-estrela-Portugal.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/serra-da-estrela-Portugal-300x170.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/serra-da-estrela-Portugal-768x436.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/serra-da-estrela-Portugal-520x295.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"454\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/serra-da-estrela-Portugal.jpg\" alt=\"Fun facts about portugal for kids\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-7744\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/serra-da-estrela-Portugal.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/serra-da-estrela-Portugal-300x170.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/serra-da-estrela-Portugal-768x436.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/serra-da-estrela-Portugal-520x295.jpg 520w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"><figcaption>Serra da Estrela, Portugal<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"11_Portugal_once_had_a_dead_Queen\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"11_Portugal_once_had_a_dead_Queen\"><\/span>11. Portugal once had a dead Queen<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>When Pedro I was crowned King of Portugal in 1357, he proclaimed his lover, Ines de Castro, Queen despite the fact that she had died 2 years before, in 1355. Legend says he ate her killers\u2019 hearts when he caught them. And that she was exhumed to be coronated. That\u2019s true romance there, <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/game\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"7\" title=\"Game\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Game<\/a> of Thrones style.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image wp-image-7765\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"536\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/T%C3%BAmulo_de_In%C3%A9s_de_Castro.jpg\" alt=\"Fun Portugal facts for kids\" class=\"wp-image-7765\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/T\u00famulo_de_In\u00e9s_de_Castro.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/T\u00famulo_de_In\u00e9s_de_Castro-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/T\u00famulo_de_In\u00e9s_de_Castro-768x515.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/T\u00famulo_de_In\u00e9s_de_Castro-272x182.jpg 272w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/T\u00famulo_de_In\u00e9s_de_Castro-520x348.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"536\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/T%C3%BAmulo_de_In%C3%A9s_de_Castro.jpg\" alt=\"Fun Portugal facts for kids\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-7765\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/T\u00famulo_de_In\u00e9s_de_Castro.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/T\u00famulo_de_In\u00e9s_de_Castro-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/T\u00famulo_de_In\u00e9s_de_Castro-768x515.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/T\u00famulo_de_In\u00e9s_de_Castro-272x182.jpg 272w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/T\u00famulo_de_In\u00e9s_de_Castro-520x348.jpg 520w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"><figcaption>Tomb of In\u00eas in Alcoba\u00e7a<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"12_Over_half_of_the_worlds_cork_is_produced_in_Portugal\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"12_Over_half_of_the_world%E2%80%99s_cork_is_produced_in_Portugal\"><\/span>12. Over half of the world\u2019s cork is produced in Portugal<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Portugal has the largest cork oak forests (montados) in the world and its cork oak is protected by law. The various uses of the soft, spongy bark of the cork tree have made Portugal the largest producer of cork products in the world, producing 70% of the world\u2019s cork exports. The main importers of Portuguese cork are Germany, the U.K., and the U.S.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image wp-image-7763\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"456\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/cork-tree.jpg\" alt=\"interesting things about Portugal\" class=\"wp-image-7763\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/cork-tree.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/cork-tree-300x171.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/cork-tree-768x438.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/cork-tree-520x296.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"456\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/cork-tree.jpg\" alt=\"interesting things about Portugal\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-7763\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/cork-tree.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/cork-tree-300x171.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/cork-tree-768x438.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/cork-tree-520x296.jpg 520w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"><figcaption>cork oak<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"13_Portugal_and_England_are_very_old_friends\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"13_Portugal_and_England_are_very_old_friends\"><\/span>13. Portugal and England are very old friends<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Portugal and England have the oldest diplomatic alliance in the world. The Anglo-Portuguese Alliance was signed in 1373 and is in force until this day! Both countries entered wars to defend the other, including the United Kingdom entering the Iberian Peninsular War and Portugal entering World War I. Talk about having someone\u2019s back!<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"14_Lisbon_was_struck_by_one_of_the_most_powerful_earthquakes_in_European_history\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"14_Lisbon_was_struck_by_one_of_the_most_powerful_earthquakes_in_European_history\"><\/span>14. Lisbon was struck by one of the most powerful earthquakes in European history<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>In 1755, Lisbon was struck by about a 9.0 magnitude earthquake, which was followed by a tsunami, and fires that destroyed the city! Furthermore, the earthquake struck on All Saints Day, a major holiday when the churches were filled with burning candles. The earthquake struck, toppling the candles, causing major fires. Up to 100 000 residents were killed and 85% of the buildings were destroyed!<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"15_Portuguese_are_fatalists\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"15_Portuguese_are_fatalists\"><\/span>15. Portuguese are fatalists<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Fatalism is an essential trait of Portuguese culture. One of the most obvious expressions of it is the traditional music Fado.\u00a0This is characterized by mournful tunes and lyrics, often about the sea or the life of the poor, and infused with a characteristic sentiment of resignation, fatefulness, and melancholia. It has been recognized by the UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2011.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Fado-1.jpg\" alt=\"Portugal culture facts\" class=\"wp-image-7762\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Fado-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Fado-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Fado-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Fado-1-520x390.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Fado-1.jpg\" alt=\"Portugal culture facts\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-7762\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Fado-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Fado-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Fado-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Fado-1-520x390.jpg 520w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<h3 id=\"f14\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"16_The_biggest_wave_ever_surfed_was_in_Portugal\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"16_The_biggest_wave_ever_surfed_was_in_Portugal\"><\/span>16. The biggest wave ever surfed was in Portugal<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>In October 2011, \u00a0Garrett McNamara caught the biggest wave (+30 m \/ 90 ft) ever surfed to date at Praia do Norte in Nazar\u00e9.\u00a0Portugal has a coastline that spans 800 kilometers and it\u2019s known to be one of the world\u2019s top surf spots!<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image wp-image-7809 size-full\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"472\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/giant-waves-of-Nazar%C3%A9.jpg\" alt=\"Amazing facts about Portugal\" class=\"wp-image-7809\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/giant-waves-of-Nazar\u00e9.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/giant-waves-of-Nazar\u00e9-300x177.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/giant-waves-of-Nazar\u00e9-768x453.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/giant-waves-of-Nazar\u00e9-520x307.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"472\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/giant-waves-of-Nazar%C3%A9.jpg\" alt=\"Amazing facts about Portugal\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-7809\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/giant-waves-of-Nazar\u00e9.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/giant-waves-of-Nazar\u00e9-300x177.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/giant-waves-of-Nazar\u00e9-768x453.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/giant-waves-of-Nazar\u00e9-520x307.jpg 520w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"><figcaption>Nazar\u00e9, Portugal<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"17_Portugal_has_one_of_the_worlds_oldest_universities\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"17_Portugal_has_one_of_the_world%E2%80%99s_oldest_universities\"><\/span>17. Portugal has one of the world\u2019s oldest universities<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The University of Coimbra was established in 1290. Although it was first established in Lisbon, later it was transferred (a few times back and forth) to Coimbra. Pa\u00e7o das Escolas is one of the most <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.portugalthings.com\/famous-landmarks-in-portugal\/\">famous landmarks in Portugal<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image wp-image-7768\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"363\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/University-of-Coimbra.jpg\" alt=\"university of Coimbra - portugal culture facts\n\" class=\"wp-image-7768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/University-of-Coimbra.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/University-of-Coimbra-300x136.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/University-of-Coimbra-768x348.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/University-of-Coimbra-520x236.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"363\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/University-of-Coimbra.jpg\" alt=\"university of Coimbra - portugal culture facts\n\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-7768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/University-of-Coimbra.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/University-of-Coimbra-300x136.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/University-of-Coimbra-768x348.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/University-of-Coimbra-520x236.jpg 520w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"><figcaption>University of Coimbra, Portugal<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"txtd\" id=\"txtd_18199417\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"18_A_Portuguese_brought_the_habit_of_drinking_tea_to_England\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"18_A_Portuguese_brought_the_habit_of_drinking_tea_to_England\"><\/span>18. A Portuguese brought the habit of drinking tea to England<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Catharine of Braganca, a Portuguese princess, and Queen of England, introduced the habit of drinking tea in England. Though she did not introduce Tea, she made it a fashionable and widely drunk beverage. She was also responsible for the English using forks at dinnertime<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image wp-image-7767\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"643\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Carlos_II_de_Inglaterra_e_Dona_Catarina_de_Bragan%C3%A7a.jpg\" alt=\"important facts about Portugal\" class=\"wp-image-7767\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Carlos_II_de_Inglaterra_e_Dona_Catarina_de_Bragan\u00e7a.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Carlos_II_de_Inglaterra_e_Dona_Catarina_de_Bragan\u00e7a-300x241.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Carlos_II_de_Inglaterra_e_Dona_Catarina_de_Bragan\u00e7a-768x617.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Carlos_II_de_Inglaterra_e_Dona_Catarina_de_Bragan\u00e7a-520x418.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"643\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Carlos_II_de_Inglaterra_e_Dona_Catarina_de_Bragan%C3%A7a.jpg\" alt=\"important facts about Portugal\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-7767\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Carlos_II_de_Inglaterra_e_Dona_Catarina_de_Bragan\u00e7a.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Carlos_II_de_Inglaterra_e_Dona_Catarina_de_Bragan\u00e7a-300x241.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Carlos_II_de_Inglaterra_e_Dona_Catarina_de_Bragan\u00e7a-768x617.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Carlos_II_de_Inglaterra_e_Dona_Catarina_de_Bragan\u00e7a-520x418.jpg 520w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"><figcaption>Charles II of England and Queen Catherine of Braganza<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"19_The_Portuguese_were_the_first_European_people_to_reach_Japan\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"19_The_Portuguese_were_the_first_European_people_to_reach_Japan\"><\/span>19. The Portuguese were the first European people to reach Japan<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>In 1492 Portuguese reached the island of Tanegashima first establishing contact with Japan. So, the Japanese culture was exposed to several new European technologies and cultural practices in the military area (the arquebus, European-style cuirasses, European ships), religion (Christianity), decorative art, and culinary (the Portuguese introduced the tempura and above all the valuable refined sugar). Even in the language, many Japanese words come from the Portuguese.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image wp-image-7766\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"451\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Tempura.jpg\" alt=\"The 30 most interesting facts about Portugal\" class=\"wp-image-7766\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Tempura.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Tempura-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Tempura-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Tempura-520x293.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"451\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Tempura.jpg\" alt=\"The 30 most interesting facts about Portugal\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-7766\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Tempura.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Tempura-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Tempura-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Tempura-520x293.jpg 520w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"><figcaption>Tempura<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"20_A_Portuguese_saved_more_Jews_than_Oskar_Schindler\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"20_A_Portuguese_saved_more_Jews_than_Oskar_Schindler\"><\/span>20. A Portuguese saved more Jews than Oskar Schindler<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Aristides de Sousa Mendes was a Portuguese consul who used his position early in WWII to save Jewish people. He\u00a0granted visas to Jews despite having orders from the Portuguese government (at the time a dictatorship) not to do it. It\u2019s estimated that he helped save up to 10 000 Jews. Though we need to mention that this number may be an overestimation. Either way, it was a heroic and dangerous decision action.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image wp-image-7764 size-full\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"546\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Aristides_de_Sousa_Mendes.png\" alt=\"Fun things about Portugal\" class=\"wp-image-7764\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Aristides_de_Sousa_Mendes.png 800w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Aristides_de_Sousa_Mendes-300x205.png 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Aristides_de_Sousa_Mendes-768x524.png 768w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Aristides_de_Sousa_Mendes-520x355.png 520w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"546\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Aristides_de_Sousa_Mendes.png\" alt=\"Fun things about Portugal\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-7764\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Aristides_de_Sousa_Mendes.png 800w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Aristides_de_Sousa_Mendes-300x205.png 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Aristides_de_Sousa_Mendes-768x524.png 768w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Aristides_de_Sousa_Mendes-520x355.png 520w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"><figcaption>Statue of Aristides de Sousa Mendes<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"21_Portugal_had_a_huge_influence_on_world_cuisine\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"21_Portugal_had_a_huge_influence_on_world_cuisine\"><\/span>21. Portugal had a huge influence on world cuisine<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Portuguese Jesuit missionaries took tempura (dish of battered, deep-fried vegetables and seafood) to Japan. The Portuguese invented Piri-Piri sauce. Portuguese introduced chili pepper potatoes and tomatoes to India and Thailand, without which curry wouldn\u2019t exist! Not to mention, we also brought coffee to Brazil and the ukulele to Hawaii. We <g class=\"gr_ gr_11 gr-alert gr_gramm gr_inline_cards gr_run_anim Style multiReplace\" id=\"11\" data-gr-id=\"11\">created the<\/g> \u201cpastel de nata\u201d or \u201cpastel de Bel\u00e9m\u201d, the famous and delicious Portuguese custard tart\u2026<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"22_Europes_longest_bridge_is_in_Portugal\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"22_Europe%E2%80%99s_longest_bridge_is_in_Portugal\"><\/span>22. Europe\u2019s longest bridge is in Portugal<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The Vasco da Gama Bridge in Lisbon is 17 kilometers long, making it the longest in Europe. Though, this isn\u2019t the only record that the bridge brought to Portugal, much more importantly: The world record for the largest dining table was set when around 15 000 people were served lunch on the bridge as part of the inauguration celebrations.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image wp-image-4317 size-full\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Ponte-vasco-da-Gama.jpg\" alt=\"Cool Portugal facts\" class=\"wp-image-4317\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Ponte-vasco-da-Gama.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Ponte-vasco-da-Gama-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Ponte-vasco-da-Gama-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Ponte-vasco-da-Gama-520x390.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Ponte-vasco-da-Gama.jpg\" alt=\"Cool Portugal facts\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-4317\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Ponte-vasco-da-Gama.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Ponte-vasco-da-Gama-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Ponte-vasco-da-Gama-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Ponte-vasco-da-Gama-520x390.jpg 520w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption>Vasco da Gama Bridge<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"blog-post-single-content margin-50\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"23_The_Portuguese_eat_a_lot_of_cod\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"23_The_Portuguese_eat_a_lot_of_cod\"><\/span>23. The Portuguese eat a lot of cod<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"blog-post-single-content margin-50\">We have more than a thousand recipes to cook cod, though we have to import it all from other countries like Norway or Iceland. Interestingly (or maybe not). I must be one of the few Portuguese that doesn\u2019t really appreciate Cod!<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"471\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Bacalhau-Assado-National-dish-of-Portugal.jpg\" alt=\"fun facts Portugal - Portuguese love cod\" class=\"wp-image-11426\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Bacalhau-Assado-National-dish-of-Portugal.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Bacalhau-Assado-National-dish-of-Portugal-300x177.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Bacalhau-Assado-National-dish-of-Portugal-768x452.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Bacalhau-Assado-National-dish-of-Portugal-520x306.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"471\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Bacalhau-Assado-National-dish-of-Portugal.jpg\" alt=\"fun facts Portugal - Portuguese love cod\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-11426\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Bacalhau-Assado-National-dish-of-Portugal.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Bacalhau-Assado-National-dish-of-Portugal-300x177.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Bacalhau-Assado-National-dish-of-Portugal-768x452.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Bacalhau-Assado-National-dish-of-Portugal-520x306.jpg 520w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"24_Port_wine_is_one_of_our_most_famous_export\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"24_Port_wine_is_one_of_our_most_famous_export\"><\/span>24. Port wine is one of our\u00a0most famous export<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Portugal<strong>\u00a0<\/strong>produces the famous Port wine,\u00a0a sweet fortified wine from the Douro Valley.\u00a0Port wine grapes are only grown on the steeply terraced hillsides of the Douro Valley near Porto, one of the world\u2019s oldest established wine-producing regions. However, it has been imitated in several countries \u2013 notably Australia, South Africa, India, and the United States.<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><em><strong>Click here to check other what is Portugal famous for?<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image wp-image-7746\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Douro-Valley-Portugal.jpg\" alt=\"cultural facts about portugal\" class=\"wp-image-7746\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Douro-Valley-Portugal.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Douro-Valley-Portugal-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Douro-Valley-Portugal-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Douro-Valley-Portugal-520x390.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Douro-Valley-Portugal.jpg\" alt=\"cultural facts about portugal\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-7746\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Douro-Valley-Portugal.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Douro-Valley-Portugal-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Douro-Valley-Portugal-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Douro-Valley-Portugal-520x390.jpg 520w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"><figcaption>Douro Valley, Portugal<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"25_Bertrand_bookstore_is_the_oldest_in_the_world\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"25_Bertrand_bookstore_is_the_oldest_in_the_world\"><\/span>25. Bertrand bookstore is the oldest in the world<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The oldest bookstore in the world is in Portugal\u2019s capital of Lisbon. Bertrand Bookshop was established in 1732, while the original store was destroyed in an earthquake in 1755 and rebuilt in its current location in 1773.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image wp-image-8971 size-full\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"472\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Bertrand-bookstore-Lisbon.jpg\" alt=\"Bertrand bookstore in Lisbon\" class=\"wp-image-8971\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Bertrand-bookstore-Lisbon.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Bertrand-bookstore-Lisbon-300x177.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Bertrand-bookstore-Lisbon-768x453.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Bertrand-bookstore-Lisbon-520x307.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"472\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Bertrand-bookstore-Lisbon.jpg\" alt=\"Bertrand bookstore in Lisbon\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-8971\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Bertrand-bookstore-Lisbon.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Bertrand-bookstore-Lisbon-300x177.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Bertrand-bookstore-Lisbon-768x453.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Bertrand-bookstore-Lisbon-520x307.jpg 520w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"><figcaption>The oldest bookstore in the world- Bertrand bookstore<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<h3 id=\"f20\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"26_Portugal_is_95_water\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"26_Portugal_is_95%25_water\"><\/span>26. Portugal is 95% water<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Portugal ranked the 110th country with only 92.212 Km<sup>2\u00a0<\/sup>of land. However, if you include the\u00a0jurisdiction over the\u00a0maritime area of around 1.720.560 Km<sup>2<\/sup>\u00a0Portugal ranks in the top 20 and top 3 of Europe! This ocean\u00a0area is about 18.7 times the land area, so almost 95% of the country is water.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image wp-image-6855\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"477\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Algarve2-1.jpg\" alt=\"Portugal fun facts\" class=\"wp-image-6855\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Algarve2-1.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Algarve2-1-300x143.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Algarve2-1-768x366.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Algarve2-1-520x248.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"477\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Algarve2-1.jpg\" alt=\"Portugal fun facts\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-6855\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Algarve2-1.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Algarve2-1-300x143.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Algarve2-1-768x366.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Algarve2-1-520x248.jpg 520w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\"><figcaption>Algarve, Portugal<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"27_Portugal_has_15_sites_on_the_UNESCO_World_Heritage_list\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"27_Portugal_has_15_sites_on_the_UNESCO_World_Heritage_list\"><\/span>27. Portugal has 15 sites on the UNESCO World Heritage list<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Portugal has 15 sites on the UNESCO World Heritage list, 14 of these cultural sites and 1 of the natural (in Madeira Island). It\u2019s one of the 20 most visited countries in the world with more than 13 million tourists visiting each year.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image wp-image-7671\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1034\" height=\"601\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Portos-Ribeira.jpg\" alt=\"Portugal history facts\" class=\"wp-image-7671\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Portos-Ribeira.jpg 1034w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Portos-Ribeira-300x174.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Portos-Ribeira-768x446.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Portos-Ribeira-520x302.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1034px) 100vw, 1034px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1034\" height=\"601\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Portos-Ribeira.jpg\" alt=\"Portugal history facts\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-7671\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Portos-Ribeira.jpg 1034w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Portos-Ribeira-300x174.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Portos-Ribeira-768x446.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Portos-Ribeira-520x302.jpg 520w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1034px) 100vw, 1034px\"><figcaption>UNESCO World Heritage- Historic Centre of Oporto<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"28_A_Portuguese_invented_the_pirate_code\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"28_A_Portuguese_invented_the_pirate_code\"><\/span>28. A Portuguese invented the pirate code<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Bartholomew Portugues created the first Pirate code in the 17<sup>th<\/sup> century, which English pirates later adopted.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image wp-image-6852\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"603\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/penich.jpg\" alt=\"cool facts about portugal\" class=\"wp-image-6852\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/penich.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/penich-300x181.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/penich-768x463.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/penich-520x314.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"603\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/penich.jpg\" alt=\"cool facts about portugal\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-6852\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/penich.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/penich-300x181.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/penich-768x463.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/penich-520x314.jpg 520w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\"><figcaption>Peniche Portugal<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"29_The_Portuguese_love_football_%E2%80%93_and_are_pretty_good_at_it\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"29_The_Portuguese_love_football_%E2%80%93_and_are_pretty_good_at_it\"><\/span>29. The Portuguese love football \u2013 and are pretty good at it<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The most popular sport in Portugal is football. We are the current European Champions and our national team finished 3rd in the 1966 World Cup, 2nd in Euro 2004, and 4th in 2006 World Cup.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image wp-image-7745 size-full\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"436\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Portos-football-stadium.jpg\" alt=\"Portugal fun facts\" class=\"wp-image-7745\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Portos-football-stadium.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Portos-football-stadium-300x164.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Portos-football-stadium-768x419.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Portos-football-stadium-520x283.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"436\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Portos-football-stadium.jpg\" alt=\"Portugal fun facts\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-7745\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Portos-football-stadium.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Portos-football-stadium-300x164.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Portos-football-stadium-768x419.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Portos-football-stadium-520x283.jpg 520w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"><figcaption>Porto\u2019s football stadium<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"30_People_from_Porto_are_called_%E2%80%98tripeiros%E2%80%98_or_%E2%80%98tripe_eaters\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"30_People_from_Porto_are_called_%E2%80%98tripeiros%E2%80%98,_or_%E2%80%98tripe_eaters%E2%80%99\"><\/span>30. People from Porto are called \u2018<g class=\"gr_ gr_3 gr-alert gr_spell gr_inline_cards gr_run_anim ContextualSpelling\" id=\"3\" data-gr-id=\"3\">tripeiros<\/g>\u2018, or \u2018tripe eaters\u2019<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Back in the 15<sup>th<\/sup> century, to help out the military Porto gave all the meat they had \u2013 except for the stomachs. Well, afterward they got creative with their cooking and with time it became one of the most famous features of the cuisine of the city. Furthermore, it became the nickname of the citizens of Porto, the \u2018<g class=\"gr_ gr_5 gr-alert gr_spell gr_inline_cards gr_run_anim ContextualSpelling\" id=\"5\" data-gr-id=\"5\"><a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/trip-and-travel\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"10\" title=\"Trip &amp; Travel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">trip<\/a>eiros<\/g>\u2018<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bonus_Weird_Portugal_facts_and_records\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bonus_Weird_Portugal_facts_and_records\"><\/span>Bonus Weird Portugal facts and records<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>In December 2010, the world\u2019s largest Santa Claus parade took place in Porto. 14,963 people donned Santa outfits, beating the record of the previous years for the same parade.<\/li>\n<li>In 2012, the largest firework rocket ever produced was used at the 12th International Symposium on Fireworks in Oporto and \u00a0Gaia on 13th October 2010. It weighed 13.40 kg.<\/li>\n<li>The world\u2019s largest omelet was made in Portugal \u2013 in Santar\u00e9m on 11 August 2012. It took 55 people, six hours, 145,000 eggs to make a 6,466 kg omelet.<\/li>\n<li>And of course the above referred largest dining table in the World!<\/li>\n<li>Finally, the most number of dishes wished with one liter of detergent\u2026 can you guess when? Obviously after the meal in the longest dining table in the world during the inauguration of the longest bridge in Europe! \ud83d\ude42<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>After all these <strong>interesting\u00a0facts about Portugal<\/strong>, you can only be inspired to come and visit Portugal!<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;\">If we did, these are our <strong>Recommended Travel Guide Books For Portugal!<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong><span class=\"a-list-item\">Lonely Planet Portugal (Travel Guide)<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Lonely-Planet-Portugal-Travel-Guide\/dp\/1786573229\/ref=as_li_ss_il?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1523731094&amp;sr=8-5&amp;keywords=portugal+travel+guide&amp;linkCode=li3&amp;tag=couplertw-20&amp;linkId=6ce9b1a2b0eca8913f308a24abc8532b\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/q?_encoding=UTF8&amp;ASIN=1786573229&amp;Format=_SL250_&amp;ID=AsinImage&amp;MarketPlace=US&amp;ServiceVersion=20070822&amp;WS=1&amp;tag=couplertw-20\" alt=\"\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/q?_encoding=UTF8&amp;ASIN=1786573229&amp;Format=_SL250_&amp;ID=AsinImage&amp;MarketPlace=US&amp;ServiceVersion=20070822&amp;WS=1&amp;tag=couplertw-20\" alt=\"\"><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong>Rick Steves Portugal<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Rick-Steves-Portugal\/dp\/1631216155\/ref=as_li_ss_il?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1523731094&amp;sr=8-3&amp;keywords=portugal+travel+guide&amp;linkCode=li3&amp;tag=couplertw-20&amp;linkId=89cc8b71fa8a5a02c6aa224f9253e6ec\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/q?_encoding=UTF8&amp;ASIN=1631216155&amp;Format=_SL250_&amp;ID=AsinImage&amp;MarketPlace=US&amp;ServiceVersion=20070822&amp;WS=1&amp;tag=couplertw-20\" alt=\"\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/q?_encoding=UTF8&amp;ASIN=1631216155&amp;Format=_SL250_&amp;ID=AsinImage&amp;MarketPlace=US&amp;ServiceVersion=20070822&amp;WS=1&amp;tag=couplertw-20\" alt=\"\"><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong>DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Portugal<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/DK-Eyewitness-Travel-Guide-Portugal\/dp\/1465440526\/ref=as_li_ss_il?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1523731094&amp;sr=8-4&amp;keywords=portugal+travel+guide&amp;linkCode=li3&amp;tag=couplertw-20&amp;linkId=f797afc29254ae1e09db137587d597cc\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/q?_encoding=UTF8&amp;ASIN=1465440526&amp;Format=_SL250_&amp;ID=AsinImage&amp;MarketPlace=US&amp;ServiceVersion=20070822&amp;WS=1&amp;tag=couplertw-20\" alt=\"\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/q?_encoding=UTF8&amp;ASIN=1465440526&amp;Format=_SL250_&amp;ID=AsinImage&amp;MarketPlace=US&amp;ServiceVersion=20070822&amp;WS=1&amp;tag=couplertw-20\" alt=\"\"><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"dpsp-share-text \">Sharing is caring!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. 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In this article, we collected some of the weirdest, funny, important, and interesting facts about Portugal and its history. Some of these things about Portugal are well-known others not so much\u2026 Our favorites are the 11th&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":184607,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Things-about-Portugal-cover.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[94526],"tags":[75993,28340,94549,94533],"class_list":["post-184606","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-trip-and-travel","tag-portugal","tag-europe","tag-portugal-travel-guide","tag-travel-to"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/184606","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=184606"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/184606\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/184607"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=184606"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=184606"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=184606"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}