Travel Back to the Roman Era
The story of Portugal is a 2,000-year-old linguistic journey that begins at the mouth of the Douro River, where the Roman settlement of Portus Cale eventually gave the entire nation its name. From these northern roots, the "Land of Tile and Fado" evolved through centuries of Roman, Visigothic, and Moorish influence to create the unique cultural identity we see today. Watch the video below to trace the fascinating evolution of Portugal from a small riverside outpost to a global maritime power.
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“How Portugal got its Name”