Description

Leiria Castle

With our local guide you will explore this stunning medieval castle. Dated from 1130, this pearl was a defensive position for the Portuguese against the Moors.

Misericórdia Church / Jewish Synagogue

Jewish names like Abraão d’Ortas, Manuel de Leão e Francisco Rodrigues Lobo where very important in the city. Explore more about this history that goes to medieval times.

Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception Cathedral

Built in the 16th century this cathedral show us the importance of Leiria city. During our Leiria Walknig tour you will find more about the history behind this amazing monument.

Leiria Walking Tour

Our walking tour will give you the most important insights so you can have a clear idea about the place you are visiting. Along this two hours we will go to this places:

• Rodrigues Lobo Square;
• Painters House;
• Printers Crossing;
• Arch House.

We continued our journey to the site of the Portuguese victory over the Castilians, which would have dictated the continuity of independence, celebrated in 1385 with the construction of the Monastery of Batalha, a flaming hymn to Portuguese Gothic art, and later a testimony of the singular Manueline art.

We emphasize the Imperfect Chapels, that are only imperfect by name because of their impressive beauty. The immense stained-glass windows of the Church, the first to be seen in Portugal by the hands of German craftsmen, are also unmissable.