This Italian region now has Europe’s highest Tibetan bridge
It’s not for the faint-hearted
It’s not for the faint-hearted
The Czech capital already has an island that has the same name as a Middle Earth realm
And the effect is especially prominent among younger people who often turn down job offers due to the lack of nearby housing
A unique concept for dealing with waste generated by excessive consumption
The document was drafted and signed at the 10th European Summit of Regions and Cities
Such administrative penalties are also applied in other regional legislatures plus the Bundestag
The City says this has become a necessity due to the increasing number of incidents involving these vehicles
This project is the first of its type in Belgium
Presenting the next chapter in the Dutch capital’s ‘Stay Away’ campaign aimed at rowdy tourists
That way you can notify a canal lock keeper to open the gates so the animals can swim through
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It has to do with a certain type of pollution that was not taken into account during design and planning stage
For the next two years at least, the German railway mobility sector could return to normalcy
The City says this has become a necessity due to the increasing number of incidents involving these vehicles
Allegations of his criminal misdeeds came to light after his burial, so the parish authorities had to find a way to redress the situation
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It’s not for the faint-hearted
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This will provide an answer to structural discrimination in sports, especially for young mothers
In exchange, remote workers are expected to share some of their knowledge and skills with the local community
The legalization of the recreational drug in the country has been described as partial, and for some people, it doesn’t reach far enough
Scandinavia is overall the happiest global region
Human line in the area of contemporary Águeda dates back to the Bronze Age.
In IX century, Águeda was a prosperous borough, with strong commerce and an actively working port that supported local and regional businesses. In this period the settlement was referred to as Ágata.
During the Middle Ages, Águeda was considered regal lands and dominions of the monasteries of Lorvão and Vacariça. It functioned as an ancillary centre.
A new phase of settlement occurred after the establishment of the Kingdom of Portugal, from the XI-XII century. The inhabitants of Águeda prospered and had many privileges.
Since 1834 Águeda has been a municipal seat. It happened as a consequence of the Portuguese Liberal Revolution, when major administrative reforms were initiated.
The strategic politico-military position allowed Águeda to support military troops during the second French Invasion. In this period, the municipality served as military hospital.
As consequence of the administrative reform, Águeda began its political career in the shadow of great change, and many of its citizens were important land reformers. Águeda Municipality was established on 31 December 1853.
As a frontier city situated in the middle between sea and land, Águeda had a privileged position, serviced by both railroads and an expanding road network. These allowed the economic and social development of the region. Águeda was elevated to the category of city by law on 14 August 1985.
Águeda is a city and a municipality in Portugal. The municipality of Águeda has 47,729 inhabitants (2011 census), in an area of 335.27 km². The city has a population of 14,504 (2001 census).
Águeda is an important Portuguese commercial and industrial centre. It is part of the gastronomical and economical region, known as the Bairrada.
Águeda is well known for its vineyards and wine industry. It also boasts a well-developed and strong industry, based on the production of motorized and common bicycles and civil construction.
With a varied calendar of cultural events, Águeda invites you to visit it, also for the beauty and grandeur of Pateira de Fermentelos, the largest Natural lagoon in the Iberian Peninsula. Amazing are also the picturesque walking routes, which take to the main points of interest in the municipality.
A must visit are the mountain parishes. The city offers a riverside area that invites you to walk or cycle, several traditional shopping areas, where you can enjoy gastronomy and find traditional sweets.