A Day in the Fortified Town of Obidos, Obidos, Portugal

The adorable town of 脫bidos is a place you won鈥檛 want to miss on your next trip to Portugal. The entire historic town, including a castle, is enclosed inside a tall, medieval wall giving it an enchanting setting. Here are some things you will see when you spend a day in the fortified town of 脫bidos.

On the edge of town is a long 16th century aqueduct that brought drinking water to the homes inside the walls.

Your love for 脫bidos will begin as soon you walk under Porta da Vila (Village Gate). The gorgeous azulejos above Oratory of Our Lady of Piety lets you know that you are about to see something truly special.

One of the best features of this town, is that it is contained entirely within the old walls. The stone rampart is only broken where it meets the medieval castle. Towers in the corners add to its medieval look.

Once inside the gate, you can walk along the top of the wall and enjoy the charming scenes of terracotta tiled roofs atop perfect, white homes. Even the the wall itself is picturesque from this vantage point. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).

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Guide Name: A Day in the Fortified Town of Obidos
Guide Location: Portugal » Obidos
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Maggie Kayes
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