Historical Attractions
Ourém Castle
Ourém Castle, also known as “Paço” of the Counts of Ourém, located in the Town of Our Lady of Mercy, in Ourém.
Dominant over the medieval village and the river of Seiça, is considered one of the most beautiful castles in Portugal.
Classified as National Monument by Decree published on June 23, 1910, the Castle was later restored by the Foundation of the House of Braganza.
Vila Nova de Ourém became City of Ourém on 16 August 1991.
Leiria Castle
Leiria Castle is located in the city, county and district of Leiria, Portugal.
Built in the northern dominance over the village and the river Lis, this beautiful and imposing medieval castle, which contrasts the beauty of the natural and built heritage, is one of the "ex-libris" of the city. Considered the finest example of residential transformation of a castle in the country, the monument includes other architectural, historical and archaeological attractions.
The castle is open to the public, featuring as prominent tower, re-qualified as a museum, where archaeological artifacts found at the site and medieval armory can be appreciated.
Batalha Monastery
Monastery of Santa Maria da Vitória (better known as Batalha Monastery) is located in Batalha and was ordered to build in 1386 by King John I of Portugal, as thanks to the Virgin Mary for the victory at the Battle of Aljubarrota. This Dominican monastery was built over two centuries until about 1517, during the reign of seven kings of Portugal, although since 1388 there have already lived the first Dominicans. Example Portuguese late Gothic architecture, is considered World Heritage by UNESCO, and on July 7, 2007 he was elected as one of the seven wonders of Portugal.
The Batalha Monastery is arguably one of the most beautiful works of Portuguese and European architecture.
National Monument, part of the List of World Heritage defined by UNESCO since 1983.
Convento de cristo
The Convent of Christ, historical monument in the city of Tomar (town of St. John the Baptist), a UNESCO World Heritage, belonged to the Knights Templar. Founded in 1160 by the Grand Master of the Templars, gift Gualdim Pais, the Convent of Christ still retains memories of these monks and knights of the heirs of his position, the Order of Christ, which made this building their headquarters. Under Prince Henry the Navigator, Master of the order since 1418, cloisters were built between the Rotunda and the stronghold of the Knights Templar, but the greatest changes occur in the reign of King John III (1521-1557).
Today it is a cultural, tourist and even devotional monument. The architecture shares Romanesque, Gothic, Manueline, Renaissance, Mannerist and Baroque features.
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