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The medieval town of Obidos is the kind of place you want to keep going back to, again and again! Once you cross the main gate into the walls you enter a world of enchantment and get a taste of what life was like way back then. You may follow the main street filled with quaint shops up to the Castle grounds or sneak through the narrow cobblestone paths up to the belvedere.
There is plenty to see and experience in this town. If you want to relax away from the crowd there are walking paths and a park just outside the wall with a beautiful view over the countryside. |
Places to visit:
- Town Gate
main access from 14th century, with oratory
- Memorial Cross
Built in 15th century to celebrate battle victory
- Pillory
16th century
- Medieval Walls, and Castle garden
the castle itself is a quality Pousada (inn)
- Santa Maria Church
Mother Church holding paintings of Josefa d'Obidos
- São João Baptista Church
founded in 14th century, is now Parochial Museum of Obidos
- São Pedro Church
Founded in 14th century and rebuilt after earthquake
- São Martinho Chapel
14th century chapel
- Misericordia Church
15th century with impressive art collection
- Nossa Senhora do Carmo Church
small Roman temple dedicated to Jupiter, rebuilt
- Municipal Museum
once the municipal court and prison
- Solar da Praça de Santa Maria
18th century manor house and museum
- Aqueduct and springs
TIPS:
Enjoy the beautiful countryside view by walking on the Obidos medieval walls or by taking the paths right outside the walls. If you are attentive you can see the deer and other animals in the fenced area which leads to the children's park below.
Within the walls, take advantage of the free internet access just across from the pillory. At the far end of the town you can visit the Castle grounds where the annual festivals take place.
Don't forget to eat your chocolate cup once you drink Obidos renowned liquor drink "ginjinha"!
Free parking by the aqueduct!
Festivals: Medieval Fair (July); Christmas Village (December); Chocolate Festival (February)
See calendar for dates of coming events
See more tourism information in city hall site
See more tourism info in and around Obidos in the Tourism Regions Sites:
Useful Contacts:
- Fire Station (Bombeiros): 262 959 144
- Town Hall (Câmara Municipal): 262 955 500
- Tourism Office (Posto de Turismo): 262 959 231
- Obidos Patrimonium: 262 955 561
- National Republic Guard (G.N.R.): 262 989 190
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Licença AMI 7534
Colorida Mediação Imobiliária, Lda
Rua Alexandre Herculano nº 67
Caldas da Rainha, PORTUGAL
Tel. / Fax : 262 100 146
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