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This year the Portuguese city of Sintra marks 25 years since its inclusion on the UNESCO World Heritage list. It also happens to have been an unfortunately difficult year for all. That is why the city administration has decided to treat its residents with a special and pleasant surprise – all of the municipal cultural shows will be offered free of charge until the end of the year.
In total, this means that residents will be able to enjoy 20 concerts, exhibitions, dance and comedy shows free of charge.
"In the year that marks the 25th anniversary of the elevation of Sintra to World Heritage and at a time marked by the resumption of cultural activities throughout the national territory, the municipality decided that the scheduled cultural activity is going to be free for all,", said Basílio Horta, the Mayor of Sintra.
The opening show of this free cultural bonanza will be the return of the Sintra Municipal Orchestra -D. Fernando II, whose first concert will take place at the Centro Cultural Olga Cadaval on 5 October.
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