Location: Leiria
Top Things to do in Leiria
The 10 Best Things to Do in Leiria, Portugal
Leiria (Portuguese pronunciation: [lɐjˈɾi.ɐ]; Proto-Celtic: *ɸlāryo) is a city and a municipality in the Centro Region of Portugal. It is the capital of Leiria District. The population in 2011 was 126,879, in an area of 565.09 square kilometres (218.18 sq mi). It is the seat of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Leiria-Fátima.
Restaurants in Leiria
1. Castelo de Leiria
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 658 reviews
Reviewed By Vitor B - Lisbon, Portugal
Easy to arrive by foot, even if a bit of a steep walk. Totally restored in the XXth century after the Napoleonic troops left it in ruins, the complex story around Ernesto Korrodi and the rehabilitation process is already worth a visit. Those interested in military history, 'Românico' and 'Gótico' styles and restoration will find valuable elements. Those captivated by the legends, histories and abandonment, will find it very romantic. For those only interested in the views and taking pictures, the iconic 'loggia' created by the gothic arcades doubles as the best viewpoint of the city.
2. Praca Rodrigues Lobo
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 94 reviews
3. Praia do Pedrogao
Overall Ratings
4 based on 133 reviews
Reviewed By expatEdinburgh - Edinburgh, United Kingdom
I absolutely love this place! Wonderful large, golden sandy beach, great esplanade to walk or sit and observe time passing by. Lovely for all ages. There are great cafes and places to eat. Nearby there's the pine forest, great for walks and cycle rides, and the lovely Freshwater lagoon, Ervideira, where the whole family can paddle or swim. A must!
4. Mimo - Museu Da Imagem Em Movimento
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 36 reviews
Reviewed By PaulaBraga - Braga
There is an interactive part which is good for children. They can spend an hour there interacting and learning about the light and moving images. There is also an exhibition with ancient cinema machines. There were also two Exhibitions of photography. Two were interesting the other so, so.
5. Cathedral of Leiria
Overall Ratings
4 based on 61 reviews
Reviewed By Thomas O - Vicenza, Italy
A quite average Cathedral, built in the Mannerist style and with several baroque additions such as the nice main altar. Nearly completely unadorned inside it feels a bit empty. One thing of note though is the detached bell tower which stands several feet up the hill, a rarity in Portugal.
6. Museu de Leiria
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 29 reviews
Reviewed By Nuno R - Leiria, Portugal
Interesting museum, displaying the history of the city from the pre-history. It also has a large collection of religious art. The building itself is interesting and overall it its worth visiting!
7. Moinho do Papel
Overall Ratings
4 based on 21 reviews
Reviewed By PPCI-BG - Italy
Una antica produzione di carta trasformata in museo dove si può vedere come veniva prodotta in epoca pre-industriale. Come sempre, queste antiche attività sono interessanti. Si può cumulare con la visita al museo.
8. Santuario de Nossa Senhora da Encarnacao
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 6 reviews
Reviewed By PPCI-BG - Italy
Santuario costruito a fine del Cinquecento su un’altura con una bella vista sulla città e sul castello. Ci si può arrivare lungo una scalinata barocca ma è anche accessibile in auto. L’edificio è abbastanza comune ma merita una visita per il paesaggio.
9. Biblioteca Municipal Afonso Lopes Vieira
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 5 reviews
A Biblioteca Municipal de Leiria permite a consulta de livros, filmes, albuns e tudo o que uma biblioteca municipal assegura. Para alem disso, a Biblioteca Afonso Lopes Vieira ainda tem uma das galerias culturais tambem e um dos polos culturais mais fortes do distrito de Leiria com uma galeria e sala polivalente que todas as semanas e fins de semana tem exposicoes, apresentacoes de livros, etc.
Reviewed By PEDRO E - Leiria, Portugal
A biblioteca Afonso Lopes Vieira é dos melhores segredos da cidade. Fica à não de semear para qualquer um que tome café na praça da cidade, e mesmo assim é muito menos frequentada do que se supõe. Está num edifício histórico, bonito e cheio de luz. O atendimento é simpático e interessado. Ideal para pesquisas com os mais pequenitos.
10. Museu Escolar
Overall Ratings
4 based on 5 reviews
Reviewed By eduardorcarvalho - Figueira da Foz, Portugal
Gostei muito de ir a este espaço com a minha mãe que já é idosa. Ela adoro ver a sala de aula do tempo dela e dos utensílios e dos brinquedos do seu tempo.
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