Going around the historical centre of Oliveira de Azeméis, it is possible to look at the Parish Church, in baroque style from the beginning of the XVIII century, the Milestone that marked the twelfth mile of the militar road that connected Coimbra to Gaia, “Casa dos Sequeira Monterroso”, one of the 23 changes that the “malaposta” (mail coach) had to do on the way Lisbon-Porto, “Casa de Bento
Carqueja”, one of the largest benefactors of Oliveira de Azeméis, Town Hall, monuments to Bento Carqueja and Ferreira de Castro, “Casa dos Côrte-Real”, a manor-house of the XVII, “Casa Museu Regional de Oliveira de Azeméis”, Fountain of Martyr and “Casa de Brasileiro” of Manuel Brandão . The Park and the chapel of La Salette, located on a knoll that once was named "Outeiro do Castro” or “Calvário" deserve a visit. This Park is a excellent place for leisure, in a pleasant and green scenery that covers the entire hill and provides excellent viewpoints. In the ancient “Casa das Heras “ is the “Berço Vidreiro” which promotes the glass history in Oliveira de Azeméis through the live production and commercialization. A visit to the ”Berço Vidreiro” let us get to know how the glass was produced and which techniques are used, as well as the importance of the activity in the municipality since that, in the XV century, it was created here the first glass factory in the country.
Location: Oliveira de Azeméis
