Igreja de Santiago (Church of St. James), Obidos
The Church of Saint James stands as an intriguing remnant of history, transformed into a captivating space. Initially established in 1186 under the decree of King Sancho I, this church, now repurposed as a bookstore, held a distinguished position within the castle walls.
Once a gothic sanctuary used by the royal family during their stays in 脫bidos, it catered to pilgrims traveling to Santiago de Compostela, a significant pilgrimage site. Tragically, the devastating earthquake of 1755 obliterated much of the church. Its reconstruction in 1772 shifted its orientation to face Rua Direita, the main street.
Today, the original church retable, an exquisite 16th-century portrayal of Saint James, is displayed at the Municipal Museum, while the bookstore's interior鈥攚here the altar once stood鈥攊s now lined with books, offering a diverse selection in multiple languages. Hosting literary events, discussions, and book signings, the 鈥淟ivraria de Santiago鈥� breathes new life into this historical space.
Once a gothic sanctuary used by the royal family during their stays in 脫bidos, it catered to pilgrims traveling to Santiago de Compostela, a significant pilgrimage site. Tragically, the devastating earthquake of 1755 obliterated much of the church. Its reconstruction in 1772 shifted its orientation to face Rua Direita, the main street.
Today, the original church retable, an exquisite 16th-century portrayal of Saint James, is displayed at the Municipal Museum, while the bookstore's interior鈥攚here the altar once stood鈥攊s now lined with books, offering a diverse selection in multiple languages. Hosting literary events, discussions, and book signings, the 鈥淟ivraria de Santiago鈥� breathes new life into this historical space.
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Sight Name: Igreja de Santiago (Church of St. James)
Sight Location: Obidos, Portugal (See walking tours in Obidos)
Sight Type: Religious
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Sight Location: Obidos, Portugal (See walking tours in Obidos)
Sight Type: Religious
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Obidos Introduction Walking Tour
An enchanting day trip option from Lisbon, the fortified town of 脫bidos, perched gracefully atop a limestone ridge, is one of the premier tourist destinations in central Portugal.
Adding to the town's quaint allure is its illustrious past. 脫bidos grew from a Roman settlement near an elevated escarpment when it was known as "Eburobrittium". Over the centuries, the name evolved... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 0.7 Km or 0.4 Miles
Adding to the town's quaint allure is its illustrious past. 脫bidos grew from a Roman settlement near an elevated escarpment when it was known as "Eburobrittium". Over the centuries, the name evolved... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 0.7 Km or 0.4 Miles