Óbidos, the Medieval Queen's Village

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February 20th 2021
http://www.heygo.com 20th February - Óbidos, the Medieval Queen's Village in Portugal The mediaeval town of Óbidos is one of the most picturesque and well preserved in Portugal. Just 70kms from Lisbon. Our guide Igor grew up in the area & was very passionate to show us this ancient town despite the rain pouring down. Located on high ground near the ... read more

Europe » Portugal » Lisbon & Tagus Valley » Óbidos

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Following its heyday as a world power during the 15th and 16th centuries, Portugal lost much of its wealth and status with the destruction of Lisbon in a 1755 earthquake, occupation during the Napoleonic Wars, and the independence in 1822 of Brazil a... ... read more