Diverse and Enchanting Region
➔ COIMBRA
Rising from the Mondego River, Coimbra is a city steeped in history. It was the medieval capital of Portugal and the birthplace of six Portuguese kings. Known as the “city of students”, it is home to the oldest and most prestigious university in the country.
The historic center of this city is full of steep streets that date back to Moorish times, streets full of stories and traditions. Recognized as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, it is still a city full of culture, experiences and legends, secrets, gastronomy and crafts and so many other places yet to be discovered, which were and are the essence of this mythical land.
PLACES TO VISIT
Historic Center | University of Coimbra | Quinta das Lágrimas | Joanina Library | Chapel of S. Miguel
➔ FÁTIMA
Known for moving thousands of pilgrims, Fátima is the main place of worship in Portugal and one of the most important places of pilgrimage in the world.
It became famous in 1917, when three Little Shepherds attended the apparitions of the Virgin Mary.
The sanctuary, in neoclassical style, is a wonderful place not only for believers, but also for all those looking for a peaceful place, as it conveys an atmosphere of serenity and light.
PLACES TO VISIT
Basilica | Chapel of Apparitions | House of the Three Little Shepherds
➔ ÓBIDOS
The charming village of Óbidos is one of the most beautiful destinations in Portugal and one of the best preserved medieval villages in Europe. Surrounded by a classic wall, Óbidos (from the Latin oppidum, meaning “walled city”), has a beautiful historic center, a labyrinth of streets and houses decorated with flowers.
This beautiful village is known as the “Village of the Queens”, as it was given as a gift to D. Isabel by King D. Dinis, thus becoming the property of the Portuguese queens until the 19th century.
PLACES TO VISIT
Óbidos Castle | Church of Santa Maria | Direita Street | Óbidos sour cherry | Buddha Garden
