Religious site
Nossa Senhora do Pópulo
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Igreja de Nossa Senhora do Pópulo, located in Caldas da Rainha, is a historic parish church that was originally part of the 15th-century Hospital Termal founded by Queen Leonor. Visitors can admire its Manueline-style architecture, including a beautiful portal and intricate ribbed vaults. Inside, the church is adorned with 18th-century azulejo tiles depicting scenes from the life of the Virgin Mary. The church's connection to the thermal hospital makes it a unique blend of religious and medical history. A visit offers a peaceful retreat and a glimpse into Portugal's royal patronage of healthcare.
Don't miss
- Admire the Manueline portal with its intricate stone carvings and royal symbols.
- View the 18th-century blue-and-white azulejo panels illustrating Marian scenes.
- Explore the adjacent Hospital Termal, a historic thermal spa founded by Queen Leonor.
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Nossa Senhora do Pópulo
You can visit Nossa Senhora do Pópulo on your own. A guide is worth it for the history and detail that is easy to walk past, and a tour can combine it with nearby sights.
Cheapest way inBest of Caldas da Rainha with a local guide5★ · 22 travelers~2 hoursFree cancellationFrom$41 per personSee dates →
Best full dayThree Cities in One Day: Porto, Nazare and Obidos from Lisbon4.7★ · 4,158 travelers~12 hoursFree cancellationFrom$109 per personSee dates →
Private & flexibleLisbon to Porto Private Tour: Óbidos Nazaré Fátima Coimbra Aveiro5★ · 13 travelers3-8 hoursFree cancellationFrom$208 per personSee dates →More attractions in Obidos
