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In many churches in Goa the museum show the history

Dr Souvik Chatterji @sathviksouvik (23252) 16 Jan

Goa is a smallest state of India. It has many similarity with Portugal. The reason is that that country ruled the state for a long time. The churches have museums. The devotees and visitors are allowed to visit the museums and...

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The Fontaine in Goa has all remains of Portugal

Dr Souvik Chatterji @sathviksouvik (23252) 17 Sep

Portugal ruled Goa for many years. there is a place in Fontaine where there are colourful houses. There was a time when Portuguese used to paint the houses every year. The corporation or municipality used to do it. Many bollywood...

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There is a place coloured Fontaina in Goa which has Portuguese architecture

Dr Souvik Chatterji @sathviksouvik (23252) 7 Mar 25

Goa was one of the states in India in which Portugal ruled for more than 100 years. In old part of Goa and Panaji there is a place called Fontaina where the houses had Portuguese architecture. During their rule the houses used to...

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In Panjim Goa there are coloured houses giving a feel of Portugal

Dr Souvik Chatterji @sathviksouvik (23252) 5 Nov 24

Portugal ruled Goa in India for more than 200 years. There was a tradition of colouring the houses every year when Portugal was in power. In some places in Panjim the capital city of Goa like Fontaina or Fountain these coloured...

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I visited the St Xavier's Church Goa

Dr Souvik Chatterji @sathviksouvik (23252) 25 Oct 24

The St Xavier's Church in Old Goa is also a very famous visiting spot. Travellers are allowed to enter the church and see the construction and history. there is brilliant architecture. Goa was ruled by Portugal for a long period....

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Bobi the Oldest Dog in the World

Shavkat @Shavkat (141905) • Philippines 30 Oct 23

Guess what? The oldest dog that was recorded in the Guinness World Record comes from Portugal, and its name is Bobi. Unfortunately, it died at the age of 31 years and 165 days on October 21. I am glad that the owner has had him...

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Are orcas wreaking revenge by ramming boats in the Strait of Gibraltar??

Judy Evans @JudyEv (382412) • Rockingham, Australia 27 May 23

On our news last night was a report on a pod of killer whales (orcas) that attacked a sailing boat off the coast of southern Spain. This is becoming quite a common occurrence with dozens of attacks occurring on the Spanish and...

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It’s the thought that counts – so they say

Fleur @Fleura (35097) • United Kingdom 26 May 23

I mentioned before that we were taking care of our neighbours’ cat while they were on holiday – they went to Portugal. The day after they got back, we were out most of the day and then I went away for three days. Our neighbour...

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Another Tri country Soccer(Football)world cup on offing?

Ptrikha_2 @ptrikha_2 (49775) • India 15 Mar 23

The year 2026 would be a special year in the history of World Cup Football. Firstly, it would have 48 teams instead of the current 32. Next, there are Three North American hosts- US, Canada and Mexico. Now, on these lines, Morocco...

2030 world cup football bidding

morocco

spain

portugal

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France and Portugal are favourites in quarterfinals.

Dr Souvik Chatterji @sathviksouvik (23252) 9 Dec 22

France is favourite against England in Qatar world cup. Embappe is in form so France with fastest speed in this world cup can beat Harry Kane's England. Portugal is favourite against Morocco with lovely form of Ronaldo. Everyone...

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R is for Christiano Ronaldo !

Winterishere @thedevilinme (5216) • Northampton, England 1 Sep 21

Two late goals from Ronaldo for Portugal v Ireland makes him the top scorer of all time. What a week its been for him with his return to Manchester United after a late phone call from Sir Alex Ferguson persuaded him away from...

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The walls of Radisson Fort have Portuguese architecture.

Dr Souvik Chatterji @sathviksouvik (23252) 14 Feb 21

Portugal landed their ship near banks of Raichak 500 years ago. The Radisson Fort retained the architecture and build near structures. There are beautiful walls. The entire place is very exotic and at this place river Ganges meets...

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Is real golden shoe in CR7 Museum?

Manish Rana @Manish107 (120) • India 28 May 20

Few months back i went to portugal on cruising, that time i got a chance to visit Christiano Ronaldo CR7 Museum which is located in funchal. I saw there was many trophies which had been won by Ronaldo, buti have a doubt that is...

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Spanish Fellows, show up!

fufurinha @fufurinha (11930) • Portugal 27 Mar 20

I am looking for my dear neighbors, Spanish people! I know that you must be there, hiding somewhere I would like to have someone to talk to about a new app I have came across and as it seems, it started in Spain! If...

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Where is summer?

fufurinha @fufurinha (11930) • Portugal 29 Jun 19

Today it's the 29th of June and summer hasn't arrived yet to Portugal. I have waited all week for the weekend to spend my time in the beach and now I have realized that it isn't hot enough for that. So disappointing! Where you...

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Ding Dong, Portugal Calling

Jo Ann @akalinus (44366) • United States 17 Jun 19

It has been a crazy day of phone calls. After several political and scam calls, I got one from 001-111-1111. I looked it up and found it under 1-800 Notes. The number is under investigation by Policia Judiciaria, Portugal. What...

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An 11th Century Love Story from al-Andalus

Norman Darlington @NormanDarlo (1071) • Ireland 30 Oct 18

In 1059 the governor of Shilb (modern-day Silves in Portugal), Prince Muhammad ibn Abbad, was visiting Seville. He was taking a walk along the river Wad al-Kebir (the modern-day Guadalquivir) with his friend, the renowned...

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On the Camino de Santiago: Food for Body and Soul

Norman Darlington @NormanDarlo (1071) • Ireland 16 Oct 18

After three hours on the trail in ever-increasing heat, I came across the Restaurante Nossa Senhora da Cabeça (Our Lady of the Head (?)) and dinner never tasted so good! Roast loin of pork in a delicious sauce (I’m usually quite...

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VAR -sicle tonight in the World Cup

Winterishere @thedevilinme (5216) • Northampton, England 25 Jun 18

Uruguay and Russia moved through to the last 16 in the World Cup this afternoon although some felt Russia wanted to finish second so their game was in Moscow, which it is. Uruguay has a great defense and semi final potential. In...

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WC Football 18: 20 Jun 18: 3 different matches, one result

Ptrikha_2 @ptrikha_2 (49775) • India 20 Jun 18

If one sees the scoreline of the 3 matches held in FIFA WC 18 yesterday, it was identical. The score read 1-0. Spain beat Iran by 1-0. Saudi Arabian team are out of the tournament after their 0-1 loss against Uruguay. Christiano...

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