Óbidos walking tour (2)
With a map you get from the info center in Óbidos,
you can enjoy strolling through all the streets.
Last time I covered from (1)-(8).
Now let's start with (9)
9. Organic Market / Bookshop
Along the beautiful streets in Óbidos,
there are many shops selling Ginja, traditional Portuguese cherry liquor.
Of course, you can taste Ginja in Lisbon.
However, Obidos Ginja is more famous.
It is made of cherries from the nearby cherry farms.
The color looks kind of dark but it has no preservatives whatsoever.
They pour Ginja into a chocolate cup.
Bottoms up and then eat the cup.
Chocolate and alcohol go hand in hand.
They taste excellent together.
10. Town Hall
Not having visited here, I can just assume it's a place for residents in Óbidos.
11. St. Martin's Chapel
The Capela de São Martinho is a very old Gothic chapel from 1331.
Inside is a great 15th century stone statue.
I didn't get to see this place.
What a shame!
12. St. Peter's Church
Igreja São Pedro was originally built around the 13th or 14th century
but it was destroyed during the 1755 earthquake.
So some tower and altar are all that remain right now.
Josefa, the most famous female artist from Óbidos is buried here.
It was very difficult for women to be an accomplished artist in the 17th century.
She must have been very very good.
Some of her works are now in Louvre Museum in Paris and National Ancient Art Museum in Lisbon.
You can also see her artworks in Óbidos in St. Mary's Church(17th place to visit) and Municipal Museum(the 14th place to visit).
13. Galeria Nova Ogiva
Nova Ogiva Gallery is a gallery for modern arts.
It opened in 1970.
Malta's artworks are on display on the first floor.
Eduardo Malta, Portuguese artist(1900-1967)
is known for portraits and paintings of Óbidos.
When he was only four years old,
he could draw as good as any adult artist.
After his death in 1967,
his widow donated these paintings to the museum.
you can enjoy strolling through all the streets.
Last time I covered from (1)-(8).
Now let's start with (9)
9. Organic Market / Bookshop
Along the beautiful streets in Óbidos,
there are many shops selling Ginja, traditional Portuguese cherry liquor.
Of course, you can taste Ginja in Lisbon.
However, Obidos Ginja is more famous.
It is made of cherries from the nearby cherry farms.
The color looks kind of dark but it has no preservatives whatsoever.
They pour Ginja into a chocolate cup.
Bottoms up and then eat the cup.
Chocolate and alcohol go hand in hand.
They taste excellent together.
10. Town Hall
Not having visited here, I can just assume it's a place for residents in Óbidos.
11. St. Martin's Chapel
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| This picture is from the official town website |
The Capela de São Martinho is a very old Gothic chapel from 1331.
Inside is a great 15th century stone statue.
I didn't get to see this place.
What a shame!
12. St. Peter's Church
Igreja São Pedro was originally built around the 13th or 14th century
but it was destroyed during the 1755 earthquake.
So some tower and altar are all that remain right now.
Josefa, the most famous female artist from Óbidos is buried here.
It was very difficult for women to be an accomplished artist in the 17th century.
She must have been very very good.
 |
| Josefa in National Ancient Art Museum |
Some of her works are now in Louvre Museum in Paris and National Ancient Art Museum in Lisbon.
You can also see her artworks in Óbidos in St. Mary's Church(17th place to visit) and Municipal Museum(the 14th place to visit).
13. Galeria Nova Ogiva
Nova Ogiva Gallery is a gallery for modern arts.
It opened in 1970.
14. Municipal Museum
Museu Municipal is inside a 18th-century mansion.
Free entrance for all visitors.
Here you can appreciate some works of Josefa and Malta.
Eduardo Malta, Portuguese artist(1900-1967)
is known for portraits and paintings of Óbidos.
When he was only four years old,
he could draw as good as any adult artist.
After his death in 1967,
his widow donated these paintings to the museum.
By the way, here you can use clean and free toilets.
This Church was founded by Queen Leonard, the consort of King John II
and went through major renovations in 16th century.
Inside are interesting artworks so don't miss it.
16. Abílio de Mattos e Silva
Museu Abílio de Mattos e Silva
Abílio de Mattos e Silva Museum
Built in the 16th century, it was used as a town hall, a court, and a prison.
Right now it is a museum.
Artist Abílio de Mattos e Silva wasn't born here
but he was raised and lived here with his wife.
Next time, I will cover the rest of the walking tour in Óbidos.
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