Aldeias Históricas de Portugal

Villages

Parish Church

Almeida

Almeida

Dates from the 16th century. Originally, it was the convent of the Third Order Regular Sisters of S. Francisco, dedicated to Our Lady of Loreto. It also served as military barracks and hospital in the 18th annd 19th centuries. Following the explosion of the castle in 1810, it took on the role of Parish Church.