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Obidos Walled Medieval Town in Portugal

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Overview

Surrounded by a classic crenellated wall, Óbidos’ gorgeous historic centre is a labyrinth of cobblestoned streets and flower-bedecked, whitewashed houses livened up with dashes of vivid yellow and blue paint. It’s a delightful place to pass an afternoon, but there are plenty of reasons to stay overnight, as there's excellent accommodation, including a hilltop castle now converted into one of Portugal’s most luxurious pousadas.

Attractions

Must-see attractions

  • Muro de Óbidos

    Muro de Óbidos

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    Óbidos' dramatic, fully intact Moorish wall imposingly surrounds the historical centre of town and stretches in a completed loop of 1560m, all of which…

  • Castelo de Óbidos

    Castelo de Óbidos

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    You can walk around the unprotected muro (wall) for uplifting views over the town and surrounding countryside. The walls date from Moorish times (later…

  • Igreja de Santa Maria

    Igreja de Santa Maria

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    The town’s elegant main church, near the northern end of Rua Direita, stands out for its interior, with a wonderful painted ceiling and walls done up in…

  • Museu Municipal

    Museu Municipal

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    Located in an 18th-century manor house just next to Igreja de Santa Maria, the town’s museum houses a small collection of paintings spanning several…

  • Porta da Vila

    Porta da Vila

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    The main gate of Óbidos' historic centre bears the King João IV-ordered inscription, 'A Virgem Nossa Senhora foi concebida sem pecado original' ('The…

  • Santuário do Senhor da Pedra

    Santuário do Senhor da Pedra

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    Below town this imposing, if a little ramshackle, church is an 18th-century baroque gem in need of some tender loving care. It's worth the stroll down…

  • Aqueduto de Óbidos

    Aqueduto de Óbidos

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    The impressive 3km-long aqueduct, southeast of the main gate, dates from the 16th century.

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From tasting the local liqueur to exploring the medieval town, experience the best of Óbidos with this guide to the top things to do.

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