Top Things to do in Obidos
The 6 Best Churches & Cathedrals in Obidos, Central Portugal
When 13th-century Portuguese Queen Isabel passed through Obidos and marveled at its beauty, her husband King Denis I simply gave it to her. For centuries after, the kings of Portugal followed suit, presenting the picturesque little town to their queens as a wedding gift. With its white buildings shining as brightly now as then, the walled city of Obidos is very popular with tourists, its hillside location offering amazing views of the Estremadura area. The medieval castle is a main attraction.
Restaurants in Obidos
1. Igreja de Santa Maria
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4.5 based on 423 reviews
Reviewed By Margo7850p
Lovely church. On the outside, it's not that glamorous, but on the inside, it's very beautiful. The church was built in 1148 and rebuilt in the following centuries. It was built on the remains of a mosque which in turn was built on the ruins of a Visigothic temple. The current structure has a Renaissance style. Its interior is distinguished by a painted wooden ceiling and tiles from the 17th century. It was in this temple that the future King Afonso V, then 10 years old, married his cousin Isabel, who was 8 years old. Its surroundings are very picturesque with the square it presides over and the adjoining buildings. A must see in Obidos.
2. Igreja de Sao Pedro
3. Church of Saint Peter
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4.0 based on 182 reviews
Reviewed By LostALot22 - Chicago, United States
This church is in the central part of town. It looks quite old and is really beautiful. It’s great that these old buildings remain standing. Especially in such a beautiful old towns like this.
4. Sao Tiago Church
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4.0 based on 87 reviews
Reviewed By cheverney - Evanston, United States
We love bookstores, and this was the most unique one we've seen. It's in a de-consecrated church and even if you are not looking to buy a book it is well worth stopping in and having a look around.
5. Capela De Sao Martinho
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4.0 based on 1 reviews
