Castle of Óbidos, Medieval castle and hotel in Santa Maria, Portugal
The castle features strong stone walls extending 1565 meters around the settlement, with multiple towers constructed during different historical periods.
King Afonso I of Portugal captured this fortification from Moorish forces in 1148, following a strategic military operation during the Christian Reconquista.
The castle maintains its medieval character through preserved architectural elements, including Manueline windows from the 1500s and the royal Portuguese coat of arms.
Visitors can walk along the 13-meter-high castle walls, which lack protective barriers, requiring careful attention while offering views of the surrounding region.
The former royal palace within the castle walls now operates as a hotel, allowing guests to stay in rooms where Portuguese monarchs once resided.
Location: Santa Maria, São Pedro e Sobral da Lagoa
Inception: 12 century
Founders: Afonso I of Portugal
Part of: Castelo de Óbidos e todo o conjunto urbano da vila
GPS coordinates: 39.36417,-9.15765
Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:24
Igreja de Santa Maria de Óbidos
252 m
Óbidos Aqueduct
712 m
Santa Maria
896 m
Pillory of Óbidos
247 m
Sinagoga de Óbidos
178 m
Igreja Paroquial de Santiago
119 m
Santa Casa da Misericórdia de Óbidos
329 m
Municipal Museum of Óbidos
264 m
Igreja Paroquial de São Pedro de Óbidos
377 m
Convento de Jesus, Maria, José
398 m
Túmulo de D. João de Noronha, o Moço, na Igreja de Santa Maria de Óbidos
302 m
Palácio da Vigararia
395 m
Church of Nossa Senhora de Monserrate
405 m
Capela de São Vicente dos Gafos
621 m
Igreja da Misericórdia de Óbidos
304 m
Chafariz da Vila
250 m
St. Martin's Chapel
367 m
Casa d'Óbidos
504 m
Chafariz do Poço
370 m
Núcleo urbano da vila de Óbidos
250 m
Camões Monument
497 m
Cruzeiro da Misericórdia (Óbidos)
255 m
Solar da Praça de Santa Maria
276 m
Passos do Calvário
525 m
Solar dos Sanhudos
396 m
Solar dos Aboins
234 m
Câmara Municipal e Cadeia de Óbidos
294 m
Miradouro do Jogo da Bola
305 mReviews
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