Praça Rodrigues Lobo is the main town square in Leiria’s Old Town, serving as a central meeting place surrounded by historic buildings, cafés, and shops. I have to confess: I have an obsession with town squares. They are historically the most important part of any city, where I can feel the history of the place most […]

The Leiria Bell Tower is a historic landmark in the old town of Leiria, offering elevated views over the city and its surrounding landscape. Funny story: We went to spend a long weekend in Leiria to pass our language test, the one we need to apply for Portuguese citizenship after living in the country for […]

The Leiria City Sign is a central landmark in Leiria featuring the city’s name with an installation of letters. The sign is located right next to the prominent fountain Fonte Luminosa at the Praça Goa Damão e Diu, a central square not too far from Leiria Old Town Square. The fountain, created by sculptor Lagoa […]

Leiria Castle (Castelo de Leiria) is a medieval castle overlooking the historic city of Leiria in central Portugal. The castle is hard to miss if you are in Leiria, as the majestic structure can be seen from virtually everywhere in town, radiating history and a bit of mysticism. Was it worth it for me to […]