History of Óbidos
Óbidos, located about an hour north of Lisbon off the Silver Coast, is one of the most well preserved and picturesque medieval villages in Portugal. Its castle walls encompass a labyrinth of narrow roads which wend between whitewashed homes with red tiled roofs.
Over the years, Óbidos was famous among royals. In the 13th century, King Dom Dinis gifted the village to his wife, Queen Isabel. The tradition continued for centuries. Additionally, King Alfonso V and his cousin Princess Isabella of Coimbra married here at the ages of 9 and 10. Consequently, Óbidos earned the nickname Village of Queens.
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