Monumental urban ensemble and landscape framing of Nazaré

Category: Civil Architecture > Ensemble

District: Leiria > Nazaré > Nazaré > Sítio da Nazaré

Location

Portugal, Leiria, Nazaré

History

- Medieval settlement (Pederneira) under the Order of Cister.

- Contemporary fishing village, developed in the 20th century.

Protection

- Includes the Pillory of Pederneira, Church of Mercy, Sanctuary of Our Lady of Nazaré and Chapel of Memory.

Setting

- Inserted in the landscape unit of the West region.

Description

- Pederneira: Medieval core with streets parallel to the coast.

- Site: Wrapped around the Largo de Nossa Senhora da Nazaré, dominated by the sanctuary.

- Beach: Orthogonal urbanization with narrow streets perpendicular to the coast.

Economy

- Growth based on fishing and tourism.

Culture and Tradition

- Enchants with its landscape, beach, colorful costumes and fishing culture.

- Light and sea are captivating elements.

Local Life

- Strong connection to the sea, visible in shipbuilding, fishing and folklore.

Tourist Attractions

- Sanctuary of Our Lady of Nazaré

- Chapel of Memory

- Pillory of Pederneira

- Church of Mercy

License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt