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Jenny Multilingual
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A Baroque oratory with an upper balcony, once used for public announcements, featuring ornate blue and white azulejo tiles depicting the Passion of Christ and Virgin Mary, patron saint of Óbidos.
A 16th-century aqueduct built at the orders of Catherine of Austria around 1570, classified as a Property of Public Interest since 1962.
A wayside cross porch with Manueline architecture, featuring a cross with figures of the Pietà and crucified Christ, surrounded by a quadrangular construction with openings, iron railings, and an octagonal pyramid roof.
A 14th-century chapel dedicated to Saint Vincent, built as part of a leper colony founded by Queen Saint Isabel, featuring ribbed vaults, Gothic arches, and Renaissance-style altarpieces.
A UNESCO-protected Old Town, the Castle of Óbidos and its urban complex are a national monument in Portugal, with a mixture of architectural styles and a rich history dating back to prehistoric times.
A scenic viewpoint, the Miradouro do Jogo da Bola offers a panoramic view of the town from one side of the wall and stunning sunsets from the other.
A cylindrical limestone structure, classified as a National Monument since 1910, served as a point of justice application in the Middle Ages.
A cultural heritage monument, the Igreja de Santa Maria de Óbidos features Manueline, Renaissance, Mannerist, and Baroque elements, reflecting architectural styles from successive periods.
A Baroque fountain built by Queen Maria I in 1792, featuring a curvy wall topped with ornate weapons, a simple spout (currently non-operational), and a tank with straight and curved lines, flanked by two pillars.
A Baroque-style fountain, dating back to 1856, features two symmetrical bodies separated by a pilaster, a U-shaped tank, and a drinking fountain, along with a central pediment adorned with royal arms.
A historic building, allegedly the former synagogue, features Gothic doors and windows, albeit 20th-century additions. Its original purpose was for Jews to meet and "pray in Hebrew" in the Jewish Quarter, erected between the 14th and 15th centuries.
The Castle of Óbidos is a historic fortress with Roman and medieval roots, featuring fortified walls, towers, and a complex history of occupation, siege, and restoration from Roman times to the 19th century.
A 12th-century church built by King Sancho I in 1186, rebuilt after earthquakes in 1531 and 1755, and now housing a bookshop. The church has a single nave with two side chapels and a vaulted ceiling, featuring valuable paintings.
A 14th-century chapel with Roman roots, initially dedicated to Jupiter, later consecrated as Nossa Senhora do Carmo after suffering severe damage in the 1755 earthquake and undergoing 20th-century restorations.
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Narrated by Jenny Multilingual, specializing in general tourism
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