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A visionary. Our most audacious entrepreneur.
Henrique, a son, brother and nephew of kings, became a vigorous entrepreneur with regard to the Portuguese maritime expansion. He idealized it and surrounded himself with the right people to see this personal project through. It is widely accepted that he was one of the mentors of the start of globalization, namely of commerce, as we know it.
(Oh and, in case you're wondering: the Portuguese word 'infante' means prince and not 'young child')
In this post we will discuss the prince's businesses, his motivations and his close connection to Porto!
Henrique's statue pointing the direction of the Atlantic ocean.
Same direction we lead this cheerful group of Israeli runners to run-explore Porto. Port, one of Europe's great classic wines.
Produced on the steep hillside vineyards of the upper Douro valley, this wine originates from one of world's oldest and most beautiful wine regions where vines have been grown for over 2000 years...! (...)
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