Bad weather: monuments closed and shows postponed

Due to storm Charles and adverse weather, 36 museums and monuments managed by Museus e Monumentos de Portugal will be closed nationwide on Wednesday 11 November. Multiple cultural events, concerts, and book launches in Lisbon, Évora, and Funchal are cancelled or postponed, including at the Teatro Tivoli, Teatro Maria Matos, and Teatro Nacional D. Maria II.

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If you had plans to visit a state-run museum or monument, or had tickets for cultural events on Wednesday 11 November, check if your venue is closed or if your event has been postponed before travelling.

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