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:''There is also a city named Óbidos in Brazil. See [[Óbidos, Pará]].''
:''There is also a city named Óbidos in Brazil. See [[Óbidos, Pará]].''
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'''Óbidos''' ({{IPA-pt|ˈɔbiduʃ}}) is a town ({{lang-pt|[[List of Towns of Portugal|vila]]}}) of approximately 3100 inhabitants and municipal seat of the [[Municipalities of Portugal|municipality]]of [[Óbidos Municipality|Óbidos]], located in the [[Oeste Subregion]], of the historical [[Leiria (district)|district of Leiria]], in [[Portugal]].

'''Óbidos''' ({{IPA-pt|ˈɔbiduʃ}}) is a town (''[[List of Towns of Portugal|vila]]'') of around 3,100 inhabitants and the seat of the [[Municipalities of Portugal|municipality]] (''concelho'') of the same name, located in the subregion [[Oeste]] and [[Leiria (district)|district of Leiria]], in [[Portugal]]. The municipality has an area of 142.17&nbsp;km² and a population of 10,875 inhabitants (2001). It is bounded in the northeast and east by [[Caldas da Rainha]], in the south by [[Bombarral]], in the southeast by [[Lourinhã]], in the west by [[Peniche, Portugal|Peniche]] and in the northwest by the [[Atlantic Ocean]].

The town of Óbidos is located on a hill and is still encircled by a fortified wall. The well-preserved mediaeval look of its streets, squares, walls and its massive castle have turned the picturesque village into a preferred tourist attraction in Portugal. If visiting, it is compulsory to try the local cherry liquor known as ginjinha.
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[[File:Obidos_Portugal_Rooftops.JPG|thumb|Rooftops of houses in Obidos, Portugal.]]
==History==
==History==
[[File:Obidos April 2009-4b.jpg|thumb|left|400px|The castle and wall of Óbidos, view from the west]]
[[File:Obidos April 2009-4b.jpg|thumb|left|400px|The castle and wall of Óbidos, view from the west]]
The name "Óbidos" probably derives from the [[Latin]] term [[oppidum]], meaning "citadel", or "fortified city". [[Hispania|Roman occupation]] of the area has been recently confirmed by archaeological excavations, which revealed the existence of a Roman city very close to the hill where the village is located. This Roman settlement is most certainly the mysterious ''Eburobrittium'', cited by [[Pliny the Elder]] as situated between ''Collipo'' (near present-day [[Leiria]]) and ''Olisipo'' ([[Lisbon]]). Until now the surveys have revealed the rests of the [[Roman forum|forum]], [[Bathing|baths]] and other buildings.
The name "Óbidos" probably derives from the [[Latin]] term [[oppidum]], meaning "citadel", or "fortified city". [[Hispania|Roman occupation]] of the area was confirmed by archaeological excavations, revealing the existence of a Roman city ''[[civitas]]'' near the hilltop on which the village and castle were established. This Roman settlement is most certainly the mysterious ''Eburobrittium'', cited by [[Pliny the Elder]] as situated between ''Collipo'' (near present-day [[Leiria]]) and ''Olisipo'' ([[Lisbon]]). Archeological surveys determined the remains of a [[Roman forum|forum]], [[Bathing|baths]] and other Roman structures near the settlement.

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After the [[Migration period|fall of Roman domination]], the region must have come under the influence of the [[Visigoths]], although material evidence is lacking. The Roman town of Eburobrittium was probably abandoned in the 5th century for the more secure hill where Óbidos is located. Sometime after 713 the [[Moors]] established a fortification on top of the hill. A Christian community of [[Mozarabs]] lived in the Moncharro neighbourhood.


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After the [[Migration period|fall of Rome]], came under the influence of the [[Visigoths]], although specific records are missing. The Roman town of ''Eburobrittium'' was abandoned in the 5th century for the more secure hilltop where today the principal settlement located. Sometime after 713 the [[Moors]] established a fortification on this mountain, while a Christian community of [[Mozarabs]] lived in the ''Moncharro'' neighbourhood.
The area was [[Reconquista|taken from the Moors]] by the first King of Portugal, [[Afonso Henriques]], in 1148. Tradition states that one knight, Gonçalo Mendes da Maia, was responsible for the successful storming of the Moorish castle. The retaking of Óbidos meant the end of the [[Reconquista]] of the [[Estremadura]] region, after the conquests of [[Santarém, Portugal|Santarém]], [[Lisbon]] and [[Torres Vedras]]. The village received its first ''[[foral]]'' ([[charter]]) in 1195, under the reign of [[Sancho I of Portugal|Sancho I]].


In 1210, [[Afonso II of Portugal|King Afonso II]] donated the village to his wife, Queen Urraca. Since then Óbidos has often belonged to the Queens of Portugal, giving rise to its informal title as ''Vila das Rainhas'' (Queens' village). Several Queens enriched the village with donations from the Middle Ages until the 16th century.
The area was [[Reconquista|taken from the Moors]] by the first King of Portugal, [[Afonso Henriques]], in 1148. Tradition states that one knight, Gonçalo Mendes da Maia, was responsible for the successful storming of the Moorish castle. The retaking of Óbidos was a final stage in the [[Reconquista|conquest]] of the [[Estremadura]] region, after the settlements of [[Santarém, Portugal|Santarém]], [[Lisbon]] and [[Torres Vedras]]. Following the control of the region, the settlement received its first ''[[foral]]'' ({{lang-en|[[charter]]}}) in 1195, during the reign of [[Sancho I of Portugal|Sancho I]]. In 1210, [[Afonso II of Portugal|King Afonso II]] gave the title of this village to Queen Urraca. Since then, Óbidos has often been patronized by the Queens of Portugal, giving rise to its informal title as ''Vila das Rainhas'' ({{lang-en|town of the Queens}}); several royal consorts enriched the village with donations from the [[Middle Age]]s until the 16th century.


The castle of Óbidos and the walls of the village were remodelled under [[Dinis I of Portugal|King Dinis I]].It is made out of local limestone and marble. The village was also enlarged around this time, with settlements created outside the walls. The massive [[keep]] of the castle is attributed to a building campaign sponsored by [[Ferdinand I of Portugal|Fernando I]] (late 14th century).
The castle and walls of Óbidos were remodelled during the reign of King [[Dinis I of Portugal|Dinis I]]. The limestone and marble structure was strengthened and elaborated, while the [[keep]] was created in the 14th century, by King [[Ferdinand I of Portugal|Fernando]]. By the time of the first remodelling project, the settlement had also grown beyond the gates of the castle.


The Santa Maria Church of Óbidos was the setting for the wedding of [[Afonso V of Portugal|King Afonso V]] with his cousin, Princess Isabel, on August 15, 1441, when they were both still children of 9 and 10.
The Church of Santa Maria in Óbidos was the setting for the wedding of King [[Afonso V of Portugal|Afonso V]] to his cousin, Princess [[Elizabeth of Aragon|Elizabeth]], on 15 August 1441, when they were both still children aged 9 and 10, respectively.


The town has a magnificent castle, now hosting a [[pousada]]. The municipality is also home to the well known and prestigious Praia D'el Rey golf complex, one of the top golf resorts in Europe.


==Geography==
{{main|Óbidos Municipality}}
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[[File:Obidos_Portugal_Rooftops.JPG|thumb|235px|left|Rooftops of the houses within the castle walls]]
The area of the town of Óbidos is located on a hilltop, encircled by a fortified wall, but divided between the two parishes of [[São Pedro (Óbidos)|São Pedro]] and [[Santa Maria (Óbidos)|Santa Maria]] in the muncipality of [[Óbidos Municipality|Óbidos]].


Óbidos remains a well-preserved example of medieval architecture; its streets, squares, walls and its castle are tourist destinations.
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==Gallery==
==Gallery==
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Image:Obidos 05.JPG|The castle itself
Image:Obidos 05.JPG|The castle itself
Image:Obidos 22.JPG|A door into the city of Óbidos
Image:Obidos 22.JPG|A door into the city of Óbidos
Image:Óbidos - VIsta geral.JPG|Homes fortified by the Óbidos [[castle]]
Image:Obidos 03.JPG|Óbidos within the city walls
Image:Obidos 03.JPG|Óbidos within the city walls
Image:Obidos 17.JPG|Square in Óbidos
Image:Obidos 17.JPG|Square in Óbidos

Revision as of 13:36, 18 January 2011

There is also a city named Óbidos in Brazil. See Óbidos, Pará.
Óbidos
Vila/Town
The vila/town of Óbidos, within the walls of the Óbidos Castle
The vila/town of Óbidos, within the walls of the Óbidos Castle
Official seal of Óbidos
Seal
Nickname: 
Vila das Rainhas
Country Portugal
RegionCentro
SubregionOeste
MunicipalityÓbidos
Vila de Óbidos1195
Founded byKing Sancho I
MunicipalityÓbidos
Government
The administration and legal authority is invested in the Câmara Muncipal of the Municipality of Óbidos
 • PresidenteTelmo Henrique Correia Daniel Faria (PPD-PSD)
Elevation
43 m (141 ft)
Population
 (2001)
 • Total3,100
 Refers to the urbanized portions of the parishes of São Pedro and Santa Maria only
DemonymObidense
Time zoneUTC0 (WET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+1 (WEST)
Postal Zone(+351) 262 XXX XXX
ISO 3166 codePT
Websitehttp://www.cm-obidos.pt

Óbidos (Portuguese pronunciation: [ˈɔbiduʃ]) is a town (Portuguese: vila) of approximately 3100 inhabitants and municipal seat of the municipalityof Óbidos, located in the Oeste Subregion, of the historical district of Leiria, in Portugal.

History

The castle and wall of Óbidos, view from the west

The name "Óbidos" probably derives from the Latin term oppidum, meaning "citadel", or "fortified city". Roman occupation of the area was confirmed by archaeological excavations, revealing the existence of a Roman city civitas near the hilltop on which the village and castle were established. This Roman settlement is most certainly the mysterious Eburobrittium, cited by Pliny the Elder as situated between Collipo (near present-day Leiria) and Olisipo (Lisbon). Archeological surveys determined the remains of a forum, baths and other Roman structures near the settlement.

After the fall of Rome, came under the influence of the Visigoths, although specific records are missing. The Roman town of Eburobrittium was abandoned in the 5th century for the more secure hilltop where today the principal settlement located. Sometime after 713 the Moors established a fortification on this mountain, while a Christian community of Mozarabs lived in the Moncharro neighbourhood.

The area was taken from the Moors by the first King of Portugal, Afonso Henriques, in 1148. Tradition states that one knight, Gonçalo Mendes da Maia, was responsible for the successful storming of the Moorish castle. The retaking of Óbidos was a final stage in the conquest of the Estremadura region, after the settlements of Santarém, Lisbon and Torres Vedras. Following the control of the region, the settlement received its first foral (English: charter) in 1195, during the reign of Sancho I. In 1210, King Afonso II gave the title of this village to Queen Urraca. Since then, Óbidos has often been patronized by the Queens of Portugal, giving rise to its informal title as Vila das Rainhas (English: town of the Queens); several royal consorts enriched the village with donations from the Middle Ages until the 16th century.

The castle and walls of Óbidos were remodelled during the reign of King Dinis I. The limestone and marble structure was strengthened and elaborated, while the keep was created in the 14th century, by King Fernando. By the time of the first remodelling project, the settlement had also grown beyond the gates of the castle.

The Church of Santa Maria in Óbidos was the setting for the wedding of King Afonso V to his cousin, Princess Elizabeth, on 15 August 1441, when they were both still children aged 9 and 10, respectively.


Geography

Main article: Óbidos Municipality
Rooftops of the houses within the castle walls

The area of the town of Óbidos is located on a hilltop, encircled by a fortified wall, but divided between the two parishes of São Pedro and Santa Maria in the muncipality of Óbidos.

Óbidos remains a well-preserved example of medieval architecture; its streets, squares, walls and its castle are tourist destinations.

  • The castle itself
    The castle itself
  • A door into the city of Óbidos
    A door into the city of Óbidos
  • Óbidos within the city walls
    Óbidos within the city walls
  • Square in Óbidos
    Square in Óbidos
  • A typical Óbidos street
    A typical Óbidos street
  • Horse drawn carriage in Óbidos
    Horse drawn carriage in Óbidos
  • A shop-lined street
    A shop-lined street
  • Within the walls
    Within the walls

See also

Wikimedia Commons has media related to Óbidos.
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