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Inspiration

12 February 2021 ● 3 minutes

Portugal is known more for its sunny sights, luscious beaches, and warm vacations, but our small country is exceptionally diverse in terms of scenery. Three or four hours by car…

Talks

5 Songs from the Heart of Portugal

28 October 2020 ● 2 minutes

Portuguese music is exciting and powerful while remaining enchanting and delicate. Traditional Summer parties known as "Santos Populares" couldn’t happen in 2020, so in order to celebrate Fall, we have…

Relaxing

5 Medieval Castles You Should Know About

12 August 2020 ● 4 minutes

Portugal is one of the oldest countries in the world. While Ethiopia or Greece have histories that go back way further, Portugal is identifiable as a singular nation-state since 1139.…

Relaxing

4 Sites to See Outside of Lisbon Part 3: The South Bank and Setúbal

15 July 2020 ● 4 minutes

With countries reopening their borders and the Summer getting ready to make an appearance, it may be time to start planning that holiday trip. Why not come to beautiful Lisbon?

Inspiration

The Makings of Portuguese Azulejo

19 June 2020 ● 3 minutes

As one of the key aspects of Portuguese cultural identity, Amalia Home Collection tries to bring the aesthetic sensibility of our forebears to every product. There is a distinctive Portuguese…

Inspiration

Mindful Quotes About Hope From Portuguese Authors

04 June 2020 ● 2 minutes

Words can lift our spirits, even when we don’t expect it. As we are living unprecedented times it is important to take care of ourselves mentally, physically, and emotionally. Amalia…

Inspiration

Getting Out of Lisbon Part 2: Sintra

31 March 2020 ● 3 minutes

Lisbon is a gorgeous city that you could spend months exploring. Nevertheless, Portugal has so much to offer, and there are so many truly gorgeous sights to explore that we…

Exclusive

Bringing Portuguese Heritage to the Big Apple

31 March 2020 ● 2 minutes

Amalia Home Collection is joining forces with the designers Bainha de Copas and Pestana Group to bring a Portuguese feel to the city of cities. Right in the beating heart…

Inspiration

5 Portuguese pastries that aren’t custard tarts

02 March 2020 ● 3 minutes

We love pastéis de nata! They are one of the crown jewels of Portuguese cookery, and they have become a true global icon. But Portuguese pastry tradition is rich, storied,…

Inspiration

The Five Most Stunning Bookstores in Portugal

04 February 2020 ● 4 minutes

Portugal has an undying love for both books and architecture. The Portuguese language is one of the ten most spoken languages in the world, and despite being a small country,…

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