Hidden Gems of Leiria District

Explore the archaeological heritage of the Leiria District through its diverse historical landmarks. This selection includes the Abrigo do Lagar Velho, home to the Upper Paleolithic Lapedo Child burial, and the coastal Furninha cave once used as a prehistoric necropolis. Medieval history is represented by the hilltop ruins of the Alcobaça and Alfeizerão castles, while the Roman period is preserved in the cobblestone road of Alqueidão da Serra. The subterranean Moeda Caves offer a look at the region’s geological limestone formations.