Covilhã, Municipality and city in Serra da Estrela, Portugal
The municipality extends across 555 square kilometers of mountainous terrain, containing 21 civil parishes with a population of 46,455 residents in 2021.
King Sancho I granted Covilhã its municipal charter in 1186, establishing a strategic point that included fortified walls for protection against invasions.
The city maintains its heritage through textile museums and manufacturing facilities, reflecting centuries of wool production that earned Covilhã recognition as Portugal's wool center.
The University of Beira Interior, established in 1979, offers educational programs across multiple disciplines while supporting research in technology and science fields.
The Carpinteira Pedestrian Bridge spans across the river valley, connecting different sections of the city through an innovative architectural structure.
Location: Castelo Branco
Location: Beiras e Serra da Estrela
Inception: 1186
Shares border with: Fundão, Belmonte, Guarda, Manteigas, Seia, Arganil, Pampilhosa da Serra
Website: https://cm-covilha.pt
GPS coordinates: 40.28333,-7.50000
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:07
Estrela
10.5 km
Castle of Belmonte
15.4 km
Museu Judaico de Belmonte
15.2 km
Ponte da Ribeira da Carpinteira
552 m
Muralhas da Cidade da Covilhã
718 m
Convento de Nossa Senhora da Boa Esperança
14.8 km
Capela do Senhor dos Aflitos
26.4 km
Igreja de São Gião, paroquial de São Gião, incluindo todo o seu património integrado
26.1 km
Pelourinho do Fundão
16.2 km
Igreja da Misericórdia do Fundão
16.3 km
Pelourinho de Belmonte
15.3 km
Capela de Nossa Senhora da Criação
26.2 km
Capela de São Sebastião
14.2 km
Cruzeiro do Calvário
26.6 km
Cine-Teatro Gardunha
16.1 km
Igreja Matriz de Aldeia de Joanes
16.4 km
Museu da Covilhã
517 m
Teatro-Cine da Covilhã
459 m
Sinagoga Bet Eliahu
15.4 km
Ponte Romana em Vila Cova à Coelheira
22.6 km
Edifício dos Paços do Concelho do Fundão
16.2 km
Igreja Paroquial de Caria
11.7 km
Igreja da Misericórdia da Covilhã
424 m
Ponte Antiga de Valhelhas
15.8 km
Igreja Matriz de Unhais da Serra
10.9 km
Câmara Municipal da Covilhã
506 m
Igreja Paroquial de São Tiago
452 m
Ponte Romana de Peroviseu
11.7 kmReviews
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