Santarém

Santarém Unmissables

Santarém, the 'Gothic Capital of Portugal,' preserves a dense concentration of medieval monuments atop a plateau overlooking the Tagus River. This selection highlights the city's architectural evolution, from the 1st-century BC Roman ruins of Scallabis to the ornate Manueline portals and 17th-century tiles of Igreja de Marvila. Visitors can explore the remains of the Moorish citadel at Portas do Sol, visit the National Monument of Igreja da Graça, and see the traditional azulejo panels at the municipal market.