Once surrounded and protected from enemies by forts, today it welcomes foreigners with open arms. Get to know here the places you really have to visit in Oeiras.
More than 250 years old, Oeiras looks to the future but doesn’t forget the inheritance of centuries past. It preserves some rich historical heritage that deserves to be discovered. And even though all the roads lead to the coast and the sea, its green spaces are also a good choice for those who enjoy outdoor activities.
Visit monuments and museums
An example of the Portuguese manor house of the eighteenth century, this palace is one of the most outstanding buildings in the council. One enters along a wide field where there is the Oeiras City Hall and Pelourinho, built when the vila became a council. Its interior is filled with decorative work... READ MORE
In the interior of the council, in the borogh of Barcarena, the factory that produced gunpowder between 1540 and 1940 was restored for cultural and leisure purposes. Currently it is a wide an peaceful space, surrounded by vegetation, with gardens and nurseries, a children’s park, a picnic area, a ... READ MORE
Strolling and Exercising
Some dreams do come true. This is the
story of Parque dos Poetas, whose design grew out of the dream of the writer David
Mourão Ferreira and the sculptor Francisco Simões, of establishing a space in
honour of poetry and the Portuguese poets of the 20th century. And
so was born Parque dos Poetas, a multi-purpose space that brings tog... READ MORE
