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On 24th January, the Casa do Paço in Figueira da Foz hosted the presentation of the historical-documentary book 'O Porto e a Barra da Figueira da Foz' by Rui Cascão and Marco Penajoia. The book, which recounts the evolution of the city's port and its relationship with the economic, social and cultural development of the region, represents an important milestone in the preservation of Figueira da Foz's collective memory.
Coordinated by José Augusto Bernardes, who led the presentation alongside the authors, the book reflects the centrality of the Port of Figueira da Foz in the growth of the city and its integration into regional and national dynamics. The ceremony was also attended by Eduardo Feio, President of the Board of Directors of the Port of Figueira da Foz, Gonçalo Vieira, President of the Figueira da Foz Port Community and Pedro Santana Lopes, Mayor of Figueira da Foz.
O Porto e a Barra da Figueira da Foz" is not only a historical record, but also a tribute to the strategic and economic importance of the port over the centuries. The book examines in detail the intrinsic relationship between the development of the port and the urban, economic and social expansion of Figueira da Foz, reinforcing its status as a key element of local identity.
This book is essential reading for anyone interested in the history of the city and the importance of the Port of Figueira da Foz as an engine of progress. Its publication marks a further step in the valorisation of the region's cultural and historical heritage, promoting an understanding of the past in order to better plan for the future.
