Feira (Santa Maria da Feira)

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Feira
—  Parish  —

Coat of arms
Country Portugal
Municipality Santa Maria da Feira
Area
 • Total 8.40 km2 (3.2 sq mi)
Population (2001)
 • Total 11,040
 • Density 1,314.3/km2 (3,404/sq mi)
Website none

Feira is a Portuguese parish and 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 name of inhabitants are known as Feirense. Official city name:Santa Maria da Feira.

The surrounded 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.

[edit] 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). The its greatest landmark is the castelo Santa Maria da Feira Castle, from the 11th century.

[edit] Sporting clubs

[edit] External links

Fogaça - a kind of sweet in the region

Coordinates: 40°55′48″N 8°33′07″W / 40.930°N 8.552°W / 40.930; -8.552


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