Nazaré | ||
District | Leiria district | |
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Residents | 15.158 (2011) | |
height | unknown | |
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Nazaré is a city in the Centro region.
background
Nazaré is on the Atlantic coast of Portugal in the district Leiria around 100 km north of Lisbon. It is known as a place of pilgrimage, the city has a kilometer-long sandy beach and a fishing port. It is formed from the districts Pederneia and Sitio as well as a relatively new settlement area along the beach.
getting there
By plane
By train
In the street
By boat
mobility
Tourist Attractions
- Nossa Senhora da Nazaré was the most important pilgrimage church in Portugal in the 19th century. Built in the 14th century, extended in the 17th century, mostly in the Baroque style.
- Pedernaia district
- Old Town Hall. 16th century facade.
- Misericordia Church
- The pillory
- Sítio district
- hermitage Memória
- São Miguel Fortress
- Royal palace
- Museum of Ethnology and Archeology
- District Praia (beach)
- Traditional fishermen's houses
- Santo António Church
- Monte S. Brás. Mount of St. Bartholomäus, panoramic mountain in the interior.
activities
shop
kitchen
nightlife
accommodation
health
Practical advice
trips
literature
Web links
- http://www.cm-nazare.pt/ (pt) - Nazaré official website