The 6 Best Churches & Cathedrals in Obidos, Central Portugal

May 17, 2022 Cedrick Jardin

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

Praca de Santa Maria, Obidos 2510-217 Portugal
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4.5 based on 423 reviews

Igreja de Santa Maria

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

Largo Sao Joao de Deus, Obidos 2510-087 Portugal +351 262 959 633 https://www.visitportugal.com/pt-pt/NR/exeres/468AA59B-1472-476C-9AD6-E27C8864A0A5
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4.5 based on 6 reviews

Igreja de Sao Pedro

3. Church of Saint Peter

Largo Sao Pedro, Obidos 2510-086 Portugal +351 262 959 633 http://www.patriarcado-lisboa.pt/site/index.php
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4.0 based on 182 reviews

Church of Saint Peter

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

Largo de Sao Tiago do Castelo Next to Obidos Castle, Obidos 2510-106 Portugal +351 262 103 180 http://www.obidos.pt/CustomPages/ShowPage.aspx?pageid=f37da6e5-c04c-4dec-a459-3b51ed28e9e4
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4.0 based on 87 reviews

Sao Tiago Church

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

Largo Sao Pedro 1, Obidos 2510-086 Portugal
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4.0 based on 1 reviews

Capela De Sao Martinho

6. Igreja de Sao Joao Baptista

Rua Porta da Vila, Obidos 2510-089 Portugal +351 262 955 500
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Igreja de Sao Joao Baptista

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