Photogenic cat in Obidos Portugal
by RicardMN Photography
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Photogenic cat in Obidos Portugal
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RicardMN Photography
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Óbidos is a town and a municipality in the West region, historical province of Estremadura, and the Leiria district.
The name "Óbidos" is a Latinised (oppidum, citadel) derivation of the older Celtic "Eburobricio". The municipality had its growth from a Roman settlement near the foothills of an elevated escarpment.
The town prospered after being chosen by the royal family. King Dinis offered it to his wife, Queen Isabel, in the 13th century, and it became part of Casa das Rainhas (Queens’ Estate), who improved and enriched it throughout the various dynasties. This is one of the main reasons for the high concentration of churches in this small place.
Obidos is also famous for its bookstores. There are 14 bookstores, one of which is in a church, another one, the Livraria do Mercado Biológico, sells fish as well as books. (Description from Wikipedia)
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May 18th, 2023
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