Notable People
- Vasco Fernandes, better known as Grão Vasco, one of the main Portuguese Renaissance painters.
- Carlos Lopes, marathonist. Holds the Olympic Marathon Record.
- Paulo Sousa, footballer. Two-time Champions League winner.
- Álvaro Santos Pereira, economist, professor and writer, Minister of Economy, Labour, Transport, Public Works and Communications of Portugal.
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