In the summer, from North to South, Portugal’s secular history comes to life through countless historical re-enactments. And the city of Lisbon is no different, so it’s preparing to host one of its biggest events of the kind, just before the arrival of fall: the Marvila Medieval Fair.
From September 19 to 21, the Vale do Fundão Urban Park will become the destination for knights, jugglers and showmen who seek to faithfully portray medieval times. Promoted by the Marvila Parish Council, the initiative is free to enter.
What can I expect from the Marvila Medieval Fair?
This year marks the 10th anniversary of the first Marvila Medieval Fair, so more than ever the event “promises to be a unique visual and cultural spectacle, bigger and even more innovative than in previous editions”.
Aimed at children and adults alike, the attractions include, for example:
- Dancers dancing with snakes
- Medieval parades
- Sword fights and a horse tournament
- Street theater and circus arts
- Fire shows
- Children’s games
- Falconry
- Food and craft stalls
Activities designed for the very young
In a universe where history and fantasy go hand in hand, special attention is paid to children. For this reason, on the first day, September 19, the period from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. is aimed in particular at the very young.
The program for kids includes medieval games, an exhibition of birds of prey, oriental dances and other interactive activities, with the aim of involving children in the reality of medieval times.
Address: Vale Fundão Urban Park, Rua Manuel Teixeira Gomes
Hours: on the 19th, from 3pm to midnight; on the 20th, from 3pm to 1am; on the 21st, from 3pm to 10pm
Tickets: free entry