ANOTHER IN THE WORLD Throughout these pages, you will have the opportunity to get to know the Campus with a unique location in the Porto Metropolitan Area. Very close, there are the cities of Vila do Conde and Pรณvoa de Varzim, which offer kilometer after kilometer of pleasant and invigorating beaches, delicious gastronomy and sweets, a wide range of monuments to visit and a very attractive local trade with tempting proposals for those looking for both tradition and modernity. Its welcoming people have, in their souls, a history marked by a life linked to the sea, to fishing and to the land, cultivated in the landscape by ploughed fields that supply local markets. Cities noted for the quality of life that they offer to their inhabitants, Vila do Conde and Pรณvoa de Varzim, affirm themselves today as dynamic centers of the coastal north of the country, captivating the interest of companies and institutions that have invested and consolidated in the region. School of Media Arts and Design is proud of its close connection with the municipalities of Vila do Conde and Pรณvoa de Varzim, which has resulted in a set of educational, cultural and artistic partnerships with mutual benefits for both the local and national community and for our students. From the beach, to the city that has been chosen the best European destination 2017, for the third consecutive time, is just one step away. By metro or by road, you arrive in the city of Porto in less than an hour. A city that has added to its granite, monumental and hardworking soul a thriving cultural and artistic life, typical of large metropolises, but with a cozy and close range that makes us feel at home. Classified as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO thanks to its beautiful monuments and historic buildings, such as the imposing Cathedral or the Tower of Clerics, the city is now visited by thousands of tourists from the four corners of the world The city remains faithful to its origins, standing out also for its bustling cultural and artistic life that seduce audiences of all ages.
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