Oliveira de Azeméis
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Oliveira de Azeméis
- Residents: 20.000 aprox.
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Get to know Oliveira de Azeméis
Oliveira de Azeméis is a small town in Portugal that is located in the north and it is not until a few years ago when it rises from village to city.
With all the services that a small town can offer, it is a perfect place to rest after a long stage. Highlights include the beautiful main church of São Miguel and the various noble houses.
Location
How to get there
To reach Oliveira de Azeméis from Oporto take the E-1 road, then the Santa Maria da Feira turnoff to the N-223 and connect with the N-1 to the city. If you are coming from Lisbon you also take the E-1 to Beduído, where you take the N-224 and the IC-2.
If you are coming from Viseo, take the E-801 and then the N-16 to Sao Pedro do Sul, where you take the N-227. From Oporto you can arrive by train with a transfer in Espinho and from Lisbon, also with a transfer in this same town.
History / Culture
What to see
Casa dos Côrte Real
The Casa dos Côrte-Real, built in the second half of the 17th century, is located in the center of the town of Oliveira de Azeméis and stands out for its marked mannerist style. This style can be seen mainly in its large dimensions, its austerity and, undoubtedly, thanks to the coat of arms placed on the facade that represents the power and economic capacity of the founders and owners of the house.
In addition to the coat of arms, its facade has a simple facade located on the upper floor, which is flanked by pilasters topped with pyramidal motifs. From these pilasters starts the grandiose staircase of 14 steps that ascends to it. On both sides of the staircase are distributed different sets of windows from which protrudes, from each one, its own balcony.
It is also worth mentioning that this complex has an attached chapel, also of late mannerist style, formed by a longitudinal plant that has hardly any decoration.
Casa Museo Regional
The Casa Museu Regional de Oliveira de Azeméis is located in the center of the village and was inaugurated with the purpose of collecting and disseminating objects and customs of the locals.
That is why its interior highlights the ceramic pieces made from black clay taken from the parish of Ossela and objects related to the production of glass. Another of the collections to mention is the one that safeguards the archaeological remains found in the parishes of Ossela and Santiago de Riba-UI.
The house in which the museum sits was once the home of João Marques de Almeida Carvalho, who had requested that after his death, his house be used as such.
HOURS
Monday to Friday from 09:00 to 12:30 and from 14:00 to 18:00Closed on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays.
INFORMATION OF INTEREST
.Telephone: +351 256 686 919
Ayuntamiento
The Town Hall Building is located in the center of the village of Oliveira de Azeméis. It is worth mentioning that its construction was paid thanks to the old tax that was paid in the area for the purchase of meat and royal wine. This tax was ordered by King Don Miguel with the purpose of paying for the works of the Aveiro district.
This building, dated 1844, had the purpose of housing both judicial and administrative dependencies, as well as acted as housing for some junior officials.
Iglesia de Oliveira de Azeméis
Located in Oliveira de Azeméis, this church, dedicated to St. Michael, was built at the beginning of the 18th century. Although it has undergone several alterations over the centuries, this temple still retains its seventeenth-century appearance. From the exterior of the temple highlights its facade, ornamented with tiles and in whose center you can see the sculpture of St. Michael defeating the Spirit of Evil.
The interior of the temple consists of a single nave and stands out for its atrium, in which the choir loft is located. In addition, on the sides of the interior of the temple can be seen different chapels. The main altarpiece that houses the church presents a joanino style and is flanked by two twisted columns arranged on both sides of it.
Information of interest
Local police
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Fire department
+351 26 682 122
Civil protection
+351 256 600 600
Town hall
+351 800 256 600
Health center
+351 256 664 070
Tourism office
+351 256 674 463
Rua Dr. Ernesto Soares dos Reis
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