Feira (Santa Maria da Feira)

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Feira
Coat of arms of Feira
Feira is located in Portugal
Feira
Feira
Location in Portugal
Coordinates: 40°55′48″N 8°33′07″W / 40.930°N 8.552°W / 40.930; -8.552Coordinates: 40°55′48″N 8°33′07″W / 40.930°N 8.552°W / 40.930; -8.552
Country Portugal
RegionNorte
Metropolitan areaPorto
DistrictAveiro
MunicipalitySanta Maria da Feira
Disbanded2013
Area
 • Total8.40 km2 (3.24 sq mi)
Population
 (2001)
 • Total11,040
 • Density1,300/km2 (3,400/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC±00:00 (WET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+01:00 (WEST)

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 was 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 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 and its local market.

Sights[]

Sights include the (convent), the (church; 18th century), and the (street; 18th and 19th centuries' architecture). Its greatest landmark is the castelo Santa Maria da Feira Castle, from the 11th century.

Sporting clubs[]

References[]

  1. ^ Diário da República. "Law nr. 11-A/2013, pages 552 106-107" (pdf) (in Portuguese). Retrieved 30 July 2014.

External links[]

Fogaça - a kind of sweet in the region


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