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A Visit To The Fairy-Tale Town Of Obidos, Portugal
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Obidos is a town and a municipality in the Leiria district, the Oeste area, and the former Estremadura province. There are roughly 3100 people living in the town proper. The municipality had 11,772 residents in 2011 and covered 141 square kilometres.
The romantic mediaeval town of Obidos in Central Portugal, about an hour's drive from Lisbon, is definitely worth a visit, even though larger towns in Portugal tend to get the most of the attention. Obidos was given as a wedding gift by King Denis of Portugal to his wife in 1282; she had previously indicated a like for it.
A Visit To The Fairy-Tale Town Of Obidos, Portugal
A Visit To The Fairy-Tale Town Of Obidos, Portugal | Trending Places to see in 2022
Obidos is a town and a municipality in the Leiria district, the Oeste area, and the former Estremadura province. There are roughly 3100 people living in the town proper. The municipality had 11,772 residents in 2011 and covered 141 square kilometres.
The romantic mediaeval town of Obidos in Central Portugal, about an hour's drive from Lisbon, is definitely worth a visit, even though larger towns in Portugal tend to get the most of the attention. Obidos was given as a wedding gift by King Denis of Portugal to his wife in 1282; she had previously indicated a like for it.
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00:00Welcome to Trending Places Channel.
00:05A visit to the fairy tale town of Obedos, Portugal.
00:10Obedos is a town and a municipality in the Leria district, the Ueste area, and the former Estremadura province.
00:20There are roughly 3,100 people living in the town proper.
00:25The municipality had 11,772 residents in 2011 and covered 141 square kilometers.
00:37The romantic medieval town of Obedos in central Portugal, about an hour's drive from Lisbon, is definitely worth a visit,
00:46even though larger towns in Portugal tend to get the most of the attention.
00:51Obedos was given as a wedding gift by King Denis of Portugal to his wife in 1282.
00:58She had previously indicated a like for it.
01:05The only way to truly enjoy Obedos' fairy tale charm is to take a leisurely stroll through its winding, cobblestone alleyways.
01:13Traditional homes are whitewashed on the back streets to reflect the sweltering summer sun.
01:23Bougainvillea and geraniums, which contrast with the yellow or blue building trim, the colors of the royal coat of arms,
01:31are among the vibrant flowers that adorn entryway and window sills.
01:36Explore stores, eateries, and other attractions as you stroll along Rua Direta, the town's main thoroughfare.
01:49The well-known castle that has been transformed into a luxurious hotel is called Posada Castelo Obedos.
01:58The Posada, one of Portugal's Seven Wonders, is magnificent and enchanting.
02:05Both a fantastic restaurant and a quaint bar are present.
02:10You can choose to spend your time in the castle's actual medieval quarters or nearby Casa do Castelo, which has more of a village-like atmosphere.
02:22Obedos has been designated a UNESCO Creative City of Literature,
02:27a prestigious designation that recognizes a city's breadth, depth, and excellence in literary endeavors.
02:36In Obedos, libraries, museums, galleries, homes, public areas, and markets are all well incorporated with books.
02:49Obedos boasts more than 500,000 books while having a population of just over 3,000.
02:57It's entertaining to look for books in all the unexpected places.
03:01In a former church, there is Livraria de Santiago.
03:06The bookshop Livraria da Adega was formerly a wine cellar.
03:12There are books for sale all around the walls of the Obedos post office.
03:19Folio is an annual international literary festival held in Obedos that brings together writers, readers, musicians, and artists from all over the world.
03:32On the central plaza, King Afonso I Henriques constructed a church after retaking Obedos from the Moors.
03:43The primary church in Obedos is St. Mary's Church.
03:48The building has been rebuilt, and the interior is lined with lovely tiles, despite the fact that much of it has been ruined over the years.
03:58Spend some time looking around the square, where in the 15th century a pillory was used to humiliate and punish criminals.
04:09In honor of the fisherman who found Queen Eleanor's son when he passed away close to the Tagus River, it is embellished with the picture of a net.
04:18Obedos is the ideal location for a medieval market and fair given the walled city's medieval past.
04:30Between the middle of July and the beginning of August, this annual event takes place.
04:37As you are surrounded by vibrant banners and flags, dressed up fairgoers, roving minstrels, jesters, dancers, and other performers, you will feel as though you have been transported to the Middle Ages.
04:53Numerous vendors sell food, handcrafted items, apparel, accessories, oddities, period artwork, and food.
05:02Other highlights include reenactments of a joust and a medieval feast.
05:09To participate in the celebrations, visitors are urged to dress in costume.
05:19The annual Obedos International Chocolate Festival is the best event for chocolate lovers.
05:26Every year has a different subject. In the past, these themes have included the natural world, music, love, and climate change.
05:37People congregate during the festival to enjoy, create, and admire chocolate in all its splendor.
05:45Visitors can take in live entertainment, demonstrations, tastings, workshops, and exhibitions while watching chocolate artists build masterpieces.
05:58Products of every kind are offered by chocolate dealers. For this well-liked event, you should purchase your tickets as soon as possible.
06:06Fresh seafood abounds in the Obedos Lagoon. Local fishermen catch fresh clams every day, which is a delicacy.
06:22At the restaurant at the Posada Castelo Obedos, give them a try.
06:28A great lunch is guaranteed when you eat in the old Obedos Castle.
06:36When you're exploring the main street, you'll want to stop at a quirky tavern called Ba Ivi and Eric Rex.
06:45Have a taste of Guinea, a sweet specialty liqueur made with locally grown cherries.
06:52It's served in a small glass or often in a tiny chocolate cup that you eat after enjoying your drink.
06:58Ba Ivi and Eric Rex has only one food option on the menu, Lingvika sausage flame grilled on your table and served with cheese from the Azores and homemade bread.
07:12Together with the wacky decor, there's plenty to enjoy here.
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