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Município de Torres Novas

“Come and discover Torres Novas”

Located on the banks of the Almonda River between hills and valleys, we find the city of Torres Novas, which has a lot to offer. Populated since ancient times, traces can be found that date back to the Paleolithic. Later, during the beginnings of Roman expansion, the first villa was built, called Villa Cardilio, which was inhabited between the 1st and 4th centuries, from which fantastic tile panels were recovered. In the 12th century, with the charter of D. Sancho I, on October 1, 1190, the foundation of the county began. The Castle of Torres Novas is part of its built heritage, which over the centuries was the key to the defense of the territory and also stage of some remarkable episodes, namely against the Spanish invasions. In 1910, it was classified as a National Monument. Most likely, a product of myths and legends, it was said that the castle was connected, through a secret tunnel, to a village 2 km to the side, the village of Lapas, in the so-called Cave of Lapas, which until today has not yet been found. It is a cave “built” by man which, as it is made up of tuff, was extracted as the constructions in the village were being developed.

For art lovers, in addition to the various tile panels scattered throughout the city, buildings and architectural styles, the Carlos Reis Municipal Museum has several works by local authors, including painting and sculpture, as well as part of the collection found. in the Roman ruins of Villa Cardillio or the vestiges of the Paleolithic past.

In addition to various green spaces, for fruitful use by the population and visitors, if we go to Boquilobo, we find the Paul do Boquilobo Natural Reserve, considered a Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO since 1981. Activities such as birdwatching or hiking or mountain biking are an option, for the discovery of unique species of fauna and flora, or simply for a good contact with nature.

As it could not be forgotten, at the gastronomic level it also presents a relevant richness and diversity. Capital of the black fig, Torres Novas is the stage for the National Fair of Dried Fruits, which attracts people from all over the country and from some neighboring countries, bringing together producers, traders and consumers in a great bustle. Its most famous cakes/sweets are head cakes and bean pastries, from Ribeira Ruiva, which even obtained the classification of district finalists, each one of them being one of the seven best sweets in the district of Santarém, in the contest “7 Wonders sweets from Portugal”, in 2019.

Whether for just a few hours, or for one or more days, come discover Torres Novas, land of good people and good customs.

 

Município de Torres Novas - IWRT Fátima

Câmara Municipal de Torres Novas
Rua General António César de Vasconcelos Correia 
2350-421 Torres Novas • Portugal

+351 249 839 430
geral@cm-torresnovas.pt
www.cm-torresnovas.pt

Posto de Turismo de Torres Novas
Largo dos Combatentes da Grande Guerra, Nº. 4 e 5
2350-437 Torres Novas • Portugal

+351 249 813 019
turismo@cm-torresnovas.pt
www.cm-torresnovas.pt

 

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