Leiria, Municipality and city in Central Portugal.
The municipality of Leiria extends across 565 square kilometers between Lisbon and Porto, with the Lis River flowing through its central district.
The settlement of Leiria dates back to 1142, when King Afonso Henriques established a fortress to defend the territory from Moorish invasions.
The Instituto Politécnico de Leiria operates multiple campuses throughout the region, offering educational programs to more than 10,000 students annually.
The central district contains four main commercial areas: Rodrigues Lobo Square, Sant'Ana Square, Castle district, and the riverside shopping zone.
The medieval castle of Leiria transforms into a music venue during the Entremuralhas festival, hosting performances within its ancient stone walls.
Location: Leiria
Location: Região de Leiria Subregion
Inception: 1142
Shares border with: Pombal, Ourém, Marinha Grande, Alcobaça, Porto de Mós, Batalha
Address: Leiria, Portugal 2400–2420 Leiria
Email: cmleiria@cm-leiria.pt
Website: https://cm-leiria.pt
GPS coordinates: 39.74306,-8.80694
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:18
Batalha Monastery
9.5 km
Leiria Castle
503 m
Estádio Dr. Magalhães Pessoa
810 m
Abrigo do Lagar Velho
6.3 km
Castle of Pombal
24.6 km
Praia de Pedrogão
23.5 km
Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception Cathedral, Leiria
339 m
Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
9.5 km
Lapedo Valley
7.1 km
Capela de Nossa Senhora da Encarnação
769 m
Centro de Interpretação da Batalha de Aljubarrota
12 km
Santuário do Senhor Jesus dos Milagres
5.4 km
Capela de São Pedro
470 m
Moinho de Papel de Leiria
597 m
Fonte das Três Bicas
111 m
Igreja e Convento de São Francisco (restos)
671 m
Mercado de Santana
23 m
Igreja da Misericórdia de Leiria
249 m
Convento de São Francisco
408 m
Igreja de São Bento da Cividade
5.8 km
Ponte da Boutaca
9.6 km
Torre Sineira (Leiria)
345 m
Edifício do Banco de Portugal em Leiria
218 m
Ermida de Nossa Senhora da Guia
22.8 km
Câmara Municipal de Leiria
407 m
Igreja Matriz da Batalha
9.6 km
Arquivo Distrital de Leiria
384 m
Escola Primária de Monte Real
12.7 kmReviews
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