It is located in the city and district of Leiria, in Central Portugal
Praça Rodrigues Lobo is a landmark in the city of Leiria. It was one of the first spaces where the population that left the castle walls settled to live near the river, an area that would become known as Rossio (covers the square, Jardim Luís de Camões and the surrounding area).
The square was formerly called Praça de São Martinho, and it was there that the town hall existed until 1910, such as the City Hall, the pillory, the jail and the court.
The challenge is to wander through the ‘old shell’ of Leiria, which has been rejuvenating in recent years, whether with a new commercial dynamic or with cultural proposals such as festivals or literary routes.
Visitors can try to reconstruct the steps of Father Amaro and Amélia, central figures in the famous novel by Eça de Queirós, or let themselves be led at random through a space rich in architectural elements from Praça Rodrigues Lobo to the Castle and other possible itineraries.
Largo Cândido dos Reis (formerly Terreiro), Fonte do Freire, Rua de D. Afonso De Albuquerque and Largo Paio Guterres (Gato Preto) are just a few suggestions of places of interest.
The visitor Don't forget to stop by Rua Direita (Rua Barão de Viamonte), which doesn't exactly live up to its name, as there is very little on the right.
Visitors can also enjoy the Polis route following the Lis River, providing a pleasant walk for both physical exercise and family time.
The Historic Center, whether night or day, is a must-visit with dozens of stories to tell and relive and get to know the city by taking the Rota Leiria Histórica route.
The Walk through the Historic Center of Leiria naturally takes you to Jardim Luís de Camões, the beginning of this route where you can find a Tourist Office.
Crossing Largo 5 de Outubro you enter Praça Rodrigues Lobo, which is the heart of the city and the ideal place to relax under the 16th century arcades lined with pleasant terraces and in one of the corners you can see the statue of the poet Rodrigues Lobo (1579-1621) pointing the direction to take.
Visitors can follow Rua Miguel Bombarda passing by the Igreja da Misericórdia, built on an old synagogue and close to Rua Barão de Viamonte, the former Rua Direita marks the axis of this old neighborhood where a prosperous Jewish community was established until the 19th century. XV and Travessa da Tipografia where the writer Eça de Queirós lived for some time and a tombstone marks the fact.
The visitor will go to Largo da Sé where this temple will welcome you to rest before starting the next stage.
In Largo, notice the facade of the old Farmácia Paiva, an interesting example of tile coverings from the 19th century. XIX.
On the left, go up to the Torre Belleira da Sé and from there to the Church of São Pedro and a steep street takes you to the Castle whose balcony is the best viewpoint in the city.
On this route, in a different concept from the others, the history and culture of Leiria predominates, passing through some of the city's most emblematic places.
In these streets full of history and always with the Castle in sight, the traces of the old Jewish quarter and the marks left by the architect Ernesto Korrodi stand out, allowing you to enjoy a fantastic view over the city.
The square was formerly called Praça de São Martinho, and it was there that the town hall existed until 1910, such as the City Hall, the pillory, the jail and the court.
The challenge is to wander through the ‘old shell’ of Leiria, which has been rejuvenating in recent years, whether with a new commercial dynamic or with cultural proposals such as festivals or literary routes.
Visitors can try to reconstruct the steps of Father Amaro and Amélia, central figures in the famous novel by Eça de Queirós, or let themselves be led at random through a space rich in architectural elements from Praça Rodrigues Lobo to the Castle and other possible itineraries.
Largo Cândido dos Reis (formerly Terreiro), Fonte do Freire, Rua de D. Afonso De Albuquerque and Largo Paio Guterres (Gato Preto) are just a few suggestions of places of interest.
The visitor Don't forget to stop by Rua Direita (Rua Barão de Viamonte), which doesn't exactly live up to its name, as there is very little on the right.
Visitors can also enjoy the Polis route following the Lis River, providing a pleasant walk for both physical exercise and family time.
The Historic Center, whether night or day, is a must-visit with dozens of stories to tell and relive and get to know the city by taking the Rota Leiria Histórica route.
The Walk through the Historic Center of Leiria naturally takes you to Jardim Luís de Camões, the beginning of this route where you can find a Tourist Office.
Crossing Largo 5 de Outubro you enter Praça Rodrigues Lobo, which is the heart of the city and the ideal place to relax under the 16th century arcades lined with pleasant terraces and in one of the corners you can see the statue of the poet Rodrigues Lobo (1579-1621) pointing the direction to take.
Visitors can follow Rua Miguel Bombarda passing by the Igreja da Misericórdia, built on an old synagogue and close to Rua Barão de Viamonte, the former Rua Direita marks the axis of this old neighborhood where a prosperous Jewish community was established until the 19th century. XV and Travessa da Tipografia where the writer Eça de Queirós lived for some time and a tombstone marks the fact.
The visitor will go to Largo da Sé where this temple will welcome you to rest before starting the next stage.
In Largo, notice the facade of the old Farmácia Paiva, an interesting example of tile coverings from the 19th century. XIX.
On the left, go up to the Torre Belleira da Sé and from there to the Church of São Pedro and a steep street takes you to the Castle whose balcony is the best viewpoint in the city.
On this route, in a different concept from the others, the history and culture of Leiria predominates, passing through some of the city's most emblematic places.
In these streets full of history and always with the Castle in sight, the traces of the old Jewish quarter and the marks left by the architect Ernesto Korrodi stand out, allowing you to enjoy a fantastic view over the city.
