ÓBIDOS
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Welcome
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Beyond this door in the wall you will find many facts and curiosities about Óbidos. General presentation of the route through the medieval town.
Porta da Vila
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Inside the main gateway to the town of Óbidos, religion, tactics coexist of war and artefacts with centuries of history.
Padrão Camoniano
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In the same place for almost a century, this is the monument that connects Óbidos to one of the most important Portuguese books.
Rua Direita
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The village’s main street is also the meeting point for the local crafts and traditions that are presented here.
Largo de S. Pedro
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In the square that brings together several points of interest is the old Church of S. Pedro, where the famous painter Josefa de Óbidos is buried.
Rua Direita
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On the return to the most colorful street in Óbidos, the look goes to some architectural curiosities that are so characteristic of this town.
Praça de Santa Maria
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Considered the center of Óbidos, there are several emblematic monuments in this square with remarkable stories: The fountain, the pillory and the shed.
Igreja de Santa Maria
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The most imposing temple in the town was born before Portugal, witnessed different faiths, brings together different architectural styles and many stories of kings.
Visit to the Interior of the Church of Santa Maria
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The rich tile panels and paintings with centuries of history, including the by Josefa de Óbidos, are some treasures worth visiting.
Casa do Arco da Cadeia
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The discovery of an old prison, today one of the most unusual buildings in Óbidos, and the museum of an artist who chose Óbidos to live.
Igreja da Santa Casa da Misericórdia
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Considered the first church built in the Baroque style in all of Portugal, this church maintains a rare image of the Virgin and Child.
Rua Direita
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Why is it called Rua Direita? The origin of the name is also the reason for its origin.
Igreja de S. Tiago
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With a history that dates back to 1186, this Church communicated directly with the Castle. Today it holds something unsuspected inside.
Cerca do Castelo
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Christians were not the first to live in this space but theirs is the last castle, where many kings lived.
Rua do Castelo
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The encounter with more isolated corners is also the discovery of the name of Óbidos, Vila das Rainhas.
Baloiço de Óbidos
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The legend of the birth of Óbidos on the swing with a panoramic view over the town.
Vista para o Santuário do Senhor Jesus da Pedra
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Perspective and presentation of the grand Sanctuary that once had more visitors than the town of Óbidos.
Vista para o Aqueduto da Usseira
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Panoramic view and curious facts about the aqueduct that transported water to the population inside the wall.
Torre do Facho
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Probably the oldest tower in the walls, it still has the hole that prevented the invasion of Napoleonic troops.