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Óbidos, Medieval administrative division in Leiria, Portugal

The municipality of Óbidos spans 141.55 square kilometers in the Oeste region, featuring white buildings with blue trim and narrow cobblestone streets.

In 1195, King Sancho I granted the first charter to Óbidos, which later became a possession of Queen Urraca in 1210.

The town maintains fourteen bookstores throughout its streets, earning recognition from UNESCO as a City of Literature in 2015.

The postal codes in Óbidos range from 2510-001 to 2510-999, with specific codes assigned to different neighborhoods like A-Da-Gorda and Carregal.

The castle of Óbidos functions as a hotel within the medieval fortification system, allowing guests to stay inside historical defensive structures.

Location: Leiria

Location: Oeste Subregion

Location: Estremadura

Inception: January 1, 1195

Elevation above the sea: 49 m

Shares border with: Bombarral, Peniche, Lourinhã, Caldas da Rainha

Address: 2510 Óbidos, Portugal

Email: geral@cm-obidos.pt

Website: https://cm-obidos.pt

GPS coordinates: 39.36195,-9.15713

Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:21

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