In the 2026–2027 academic year, the Route of the Romanesque is launching the eighth edition of its school competition, on the theme ‘The Romanesque and the Founding of the Portuguese Nation’.

At a time when preparations are under way nationwide for the celebrations marking the 900th anniversary of the founding of Portugal – a seminal process that began with the Battle of São Mamede in 1128 – the Route of the Romanesque is challenging schools in the 86 municipalities of the Northern Region, to explore, in a creative way, the relationship between the Romanesque style and the formation of Portuguese nationhood.

Particular value will be placed on entries that, in some way, highlight the thematic link between the foundation of Portugal and the monuments that currently make up the Route of the Romanesque.

The competition will award prizes to the three best entries in each of the following three categories, by educational level:

a) Visual arts: Pre-school and the 1st Cycle of Basic Education;

b) Creative writing: the 2nd and 3rd Cycles of Basic Education;

c) Open category: Secondary Education.

The deadline for submitting entries is 20 May 2027, via this form.

See the competition rules.

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