Religious Heritage Sites
This collection explores the diverse religious architecture of the Óbidos and Caldas da Rainha region, ranging from 14th-century Gothic chapels to 18th-century Baroque sanctuaries. Key highlights include the royal wedding site of St. Mary's Church, famous for its 17th-century tiles, and the unique hexagonal Santuário do Senhor Jesus da Pedra. The list also encompasses the National Monument of Nossa Senhora do Pópulo and significant local parish cemeteries.
A St. Peter's Church
Rebuilt after the 1755 earthquake, this church contains a gilded wood altarpiece and the tomb of the 17th-century painter Josefa de Óbidos.
B St. Mary's Church
The town's main church, known for hosting the 1444 royal wedding of King Afonso V. It features walls lined with 17th-century azulejos and paintings by Josefa de Óbidos.
Almhouse Church
Founded by Queen Leonor, this church features a Manueline portal and an interior decorated with 17th-century blue and white tiles.
D Santuário do Senhor Jesus da Pedra
An 18th-century Baroque sanctuary notable for its rare hexagonal floor plan. It was built to house a venerated stone crucifix.
St. Martin's Chapel
A 14th-century Gothic funerary chapel. It is one of the few medieval buildings in Óbidos to survive the 1755 earthquake.
F Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Conceição
Parish church located in Caldas da Rainha.
G Igreja de Nossa Senhora do Pópulo
Igreja de Nossa Senhora do Pópulo is a church in Caldas da Rainha, Portugal. It is classified as a National Monument.
H Senhor Jesus da Pedra
Chapel dedicated to the Senhor Jesus da Pedra.
Cemitério Municipal de Santo Onofre
Municipal Christian cemetery.
Cemitério de Gaeiras
Local Christian cemetery in Gaeiras.
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