9 daysCastles of Portugal: origins and frontier
Eight days through fortresses that explain the formation of the territory.
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Leiria travel guide · Castelo de Leiria
Built from the 16th century onwards, the cathedral has a Mannerist façade and a sober interior; its location connects the urban center to the route up to the castle. The page brings together the essential context to understand the place before visiting. Installed next to the Lis River, it interprets traditional techniques linked to cereal milling and paper production, an activity documented in Leiria since the beginning of the 15th century.
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Built from the 16th century onwards, the cathedral has a Mannerist façade and a sober interior; its location connects the urban center to the route up to the castle. The page brings together the essential context to understand the place before visiting. Installed next to the Lis River, it interprets traditional techniques linked to cereal milling and paper production, an activity documented in Leiria since the beginning of the 15th century.
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