Celebration of the 5th Centenary of the Birth of Luís de Camões

To mark the 5th centenary of the birth of Luís de Camões and pay homage to the illustrious Portuguese Renaissance poet, the D. José Pedro da Silva Library, of the Viseu Regional Centre of the Universidade Católica Portuguesa, is organising a documentary exhibition.

The exhibition, which will run from June 6 to 30, features rare editions of “Os Lusíadas”, from the library's old collection, and various other works alluding to the poet. This Camonian exhibition also includes a selection of poems, which can be read in various parts of the reading room.

With this initiative, the library intends to bear witness to the literary legacy left by Luís Vaz de Camões, making known and sharing with the whole community the beauty and charm of the poet's work.

The exhibition will be on display in the Library and can be visited from Monday to Friday, between 9am and 5.30pm. Access to the exhibition is free and open to both the academic community and the general public, promoting inclusive access to art and culture.