Caldas da Rainha Trip Overview
We will visit the most ancient Thermal Hospital of the World. Inside we are going to have a look to the “Pool of the Queen” where D. Leonor a Portuguese Queen and founder of the city bathed.
Next to the Thermal Hospital is the simple but artistically rich Nossa Senhora do Pópulo Church, one of the first examples of “Manueline” a Portuguese unique architecture style.
After we enter at the romantic D. Carlos I Park. We will discover the most important phases of the city’s history, from its foundation, to the urban renewal by the hand of king D. João V.
We will speak about the golden age of the 19th century, during which the Caldas da Rainha became one of the most important cities in Portugal.
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* Duration: 2 hours
* Starts: Caldas da Rainha, Portugal
* Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Historical & Heritage Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Caldas da Rainha, Leiria, Portugal
We will visit the most ancient Thermal Hospital of the World. Inside we are going to have a look to the “Pool of the Queen” where D. Leonor a Portuguese Queen and founder of the city bathed.
Next to the Thermal Hospital is the simple but artistically rich Nossa Senhora do Pópulo Church, one of the first examples of “Manueline” a Portuguese unique architecture style.
After we enter at the romantic D. Carlos I Park. We will discover the most important phases of the city’s history, from its foundation, to the urban renewal by the hand of king D. João V.
We will speak about the golden age of the 19th century, during which the Caldas da Rainha became one of the most important cities in Portugal.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Hospital Termal Rainha D. Leonor, Largo Rainha Dona Leonor, 2500-174 Caldas da Rainha, Portugal
We will visit the very first Thermal Hospital in the world. Inside we are going to explore the ancient Pool of the Queen and the Noble Salon
Duration: 25 minutes
Stop At: Praca da Republica, Caldas da Rainha 2500-798 Portugal
At the Praça da Republica we will find the only street market that is open every day of the year in Portugal. Were is all about local vendors that sell local products as Fruit, Vegetables, Bread, Cheese and flowers.
Duration: 25 minutes
Stop At: Chafariz das Cinco Bicas, N114-1, Caldas da Rainha 2500-254 Portugal
Visit the biggest fountain in the city and the Water Garden – one of the most urban biggest ceramics work in Portugal made by the great master Ferreira da Silva from Porto
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Parque Dom Carlos I, Caldas da Rainha 2500-109 Portugal
We are going to pass by the Park Pavillions one of the city icon and talk about their history. After we go to talk about the José Malhoa Museum and the great history behind the building.
Duration: 25 minutes
Stop At: Praca da Republica, Caldas da Rainha 2500-798 Portugal
Visit the fantastic ceramics pieces that makes part of the Bordaliana Route. A set of ceramics pieces in human scale made by the great Portuguese master Rafael Bordalo Pinheiro!
Snails, Turtles, Cabbages, Police man and others…
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Praca da Republica, Caldas da Rainha 2500-798 Portugal
We are going to make a stop at the Central Café to taste Cavacas das Caldas (pastry) and Sour Cherry Liqueur (ginjinha) and see the famous painting of the fifties by Júlio Pomar – The Unicorn.
Duration: 25 minutes
