castle in obidos

castle in obidos

town dominated by its 12th-century abbey. The restored monument houses the ornate tombs of Dom Pedro and Inês de Castro, the star-crossed lovers whom legend treats as the Romeo and Juliet of Portugal. Inside, visitors will find the exquisite Cloister of Silence. Of equal importance is Batalha, located 73 miles north of Lisbon and a short drive from Óbidos and Alcobaça. Its highlight is the stunning monastery built in the 15th and 16th centuries, a true masterpiece considered to be among the finest structures in Southern Europe. The tombs of King João I, his English wife Philippa of Lancaster, and their sons (including Henry the Navigator) are located here.