Leiria

Parque Municipal de Leiria

Leiria

It includes the Leiria tennis club, the basketball and handball fields, a playground and small lakes. The Municipal Park has a restaurant and a cafe, as well as tables and benches for those who enjoy picnics.

Museu Escolar de Marrazes

Leiria

O Museu Escolar (The School Museum) had its origin in a pedagogical project elaborated by the teachers of the school 1st C.E.B. of Leiria, in the academic year 1992/93, with the title "The school through the ages". Currently owns, in …

Casa da Câmara de Monte Real

Leiria

Simple building with a rustic character, the former headquarters of the extinct Monte Real municipality. It has a rectangular plant and a foursided roof.

Convento da Portela

Leiria

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Visita guiada pelo Castelo de Leiria

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 …

Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Pena

Leiria

The Nossa Senhora da Penha Church is on the right side of the Terreiro de Alcáçova. Rebuilt in reign of king João I, the chapel and the portal present a gothic style and the arch that connects the choir and …

Capela de São Pedro

Leiria

It is the only vestige of the Romanic architecture in Leiria. It was profoundly remodelled in the XVII and XVIII centuries; it was profaned in the XIX century and used as a barn and theatre until 1880. It was rebuilt …

Igreja e Convento de São Francisco

Leiria

Built in the XIV century, the church was dedicated only in 1562. The changes it suffered through times are visible at the Renaissance and baroque details in the lateral chapels. It was to be demolished in the XX century but …

Praça Rodrigues Lobo

Leiria

This is the heart of the city, filled with beautiful buildings, stores and several esplanades placed under the cinquentist arcades. Here you can sometimes find street animation and open air activities.

Passeio do Rio Lis

Leiria

The Lis River embraces the city that expands up to the hillock where you’ll find the splendorous Leiria Castle, at 113m of altitude. The shore of the river is a resting and walking place seeked on sunny days. Starting from …

Torre de Menagem de Leiria

Leiria

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 …

Miradouro da Rua Ernesto Korrodi

Leiria

A place with views of the "Lis town".

Convento de Santo Agostinho e antigo Seminário

Leiria

Monument whose construction was ordered by the bishop D. Gaspar do Casal in 1557, 12 years after Leiria became a city. During the early XX century, the Convent and the Santo Agostinho church were used as a military lodging. The …

Torre Sineira do Largo Doutor Manuel de Arriaga

Leiria

Tower next to the see of Leiria, and 18th-century square plan with two bells on each side. The Bell Tower of Largo Dr. Manuel de Arriaga is of Baroque style and rises through the houses of the historical center.

Museu do Casal de Monte Redondo

Leiria

Museum where you will get to know the history of this land.

Jardim Luís de Camões

Leiria

The largest green space in town. There is a terrace and a restaurant. Nearby, one may walk along the Lis river's banks, connected by pedestrian bridges. If the weather's fine, one may have a picnic as there are several tables.