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Church · Óbidos, Leiria
Igreja de Santa Maria
Parish church of Óbidos, in the village's central square, with walls covered in 17th-century azulejos and paintings by Josefa de Óbidos. It was the setting for the wedding of King D. Afonso V in 1441.
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About Igreja de Santa Maria
The Igreja de Santa Maria stands in Óbidos’s main square, next to the pelourinho. It was built on the site of an earlier temple and was renovated several times, especially in the 16th century.
The interior has walls lined with 17th-century blue-and-white azulejos with geometric patterns, and a painted ceiling. The altar and chapels contain paintings by Josefa de Óbidos, a 17th‑century painter who lived in the village and is one of the few women artists recognized in Portugal at that time.
In 1441 the church hosted the marriage of King D. Afonso V to his cousin Isabel, when both were still children.
In the square in front stands the pelourinho, bearing the symbol of a fishing net, associated with Queen D. Leonor.
Before you go
Practical information
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How much time to set aside
20 to 30 minutes.
Best time
During the day; the church closes at certain times. Check before you go.
How to get there
It is located at the Praça de Santa Maria, along the Rua Direita, about a 5‑minute walk from the Porta da Vila.
Tip
Look closely at the tiles on the walls and look for the paintings by Josefa de Óbidos.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Igreja de Santa Maria
Who was Josefa de Óbidos?
A 17th-century painter who lived in the village; her works are in the Igreja de Santa Maria.
What royal wedding took place in the church?
That of King D. Afonso V with his cousin Isabel, in 1441.
Where is the church?
In the village's main square, in the middle of Rua Direita.