The construction began in the 16th century and was completed only in the second half of the 17th century. The Renaissance influence in the interior stands out, highlighting the gilded carvings of the high altar, of remarkable elegance and sobriety. The facade, in Baroque style, was rebuilt after the 1755 earthquake.

The Mall opened in 2010, with two floors and 116 shops. Has 7 cinemas and all the services of a large shopping centre.

The Torre de Menagem (donjon) was built by D. Dinis order in 1324. The tower and the enclosed space were used as royal prison from the XIV to the XVIII century. The inside, completely remodelled with a modern iron and wood structure, lodges an interesting museological nucleus, which illustrates the medieval military techniques and the fighting instruments. The castle can be also known through a series of audiovisual documents.

This is one of the Euro 2004 stadiums that was not built from scratch, but had remodeling works. Thus, the stadium's capacity increased from 11,000 seats to 23,000 seats, in three new covered stands, with the support infrastructure below them. Designed by the architect Tomás Taveira, the stadium has an undulating roof that allows you to see the imposing Castle of Leiria.

When you enter in Leiria you can’t avoid noticing the castle that, from the top, seems to welcome those coming into the city. Conquered to the Moors in 1135, by D. Afonso Henriques, the castle passed, for many years, from hand to hand between Moors and Christians. In 1190, D. Sancho I ordered its reconstruction. Later in 1325 D. Dinis orders the construction of the Torre de Menagem that, nowadays, shelters a museological nucleus, where you will get to know the castle activity in past times. It was also by D. Dinis order that the Nossa Senhora da Pena Church …

This tour begins in the Luís de Camões Garden, where you can find a Tourism Office. Cross the 5 de Outubro Street and enter the Rodrigues Lobo Square. This is the centre of the city, the ideal place to relax under the cinquentist arcades animated by pleasant esplanades. In one of the corners, the statue of the poet Rodrigues Lobo (1579-1621) points out the right direction. Follow through the Miguel Bombarda Street and notice the Misericórdia Church, built on an ancient synagogue. Nearby is the Barão de Viamonte Street, former Direita Street, which marks the axle of this ancient quarter, …