Feira (Santa Maria da Feira) explained

Type:parish
Official Name:Feira
Region:Norte
Metro:Porto
District:Aveiro
Municipality:Santa Maria da Feira
Coordinates:40.93°N -8.552°W
Area Total:8.40
Population Total:11040
Population As Of:2001
Dissolved:2013

Feira is a former civil parish in the municipality of Santa Maria da Feira, Portugal. In 2013, the parish merged into the new parish Santa Maria da Feira, Travanca, Sanfins e Espargo.[1] Covering the historic city centre, it is the seat of the Santa Maria da Feira Municipality. It has a population of 11,040 inhabitants and a total area of 8.40 km2. Its demonym is Feirense. While city's official name is Santa Maria da Feira, it is often referred to as simply Feira, including on highway signs. The surrounding area is often known as Terras de Santa Maria.

The parish is the location of a medieval castle. It is also famous for its local bread named fogaça and its local market.

Sights

Sights include the Convento do Espírito Santo (convent), the Igreja da Misericórdia (church; 18th century), and the Rua Direita (street; 18th and 19th centuries' architecture). Its greatest landmark is the Santa Maria da Feira Castle, from the 11th century.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Law nr. 11-A/2013, pages 552 106-107. 30 July 2014. Diário da República. Diário da República. Portuguese. pdf.