Feira (Santa Maria da Feira)
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.
Feira | |
|---|---|
 Coat of arms | |
  Feira Location in Portugal | |
| Coordinates: 40.930°N 8.552°W | |
| Country |  Portugal |
| Region | Norte |
| Metropolitan area | Porto |
| District | Aveiro |
| Municipality | Santa Maria da Feira |
| Disbanded | 2013 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 8.40 km2 (3.24 sq mi) |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 11,040 |
| • Density | 1,300/km2 (3,400/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC±00:00 (WET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+01:00 (WEST) |
The parish is the location of a medieval castle. It is also famous for its local bread named fogaça and its local market.
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). Its greatest landmark is the castelo Santa Maria da Feira Castle, from the 11th century.
Sporting clubs
- Clube Desportivo Feirense
- Sporting Clube de Santa Maria da Feira
References
- Diário da República. "Law nr. 11-A/2013, pages 552 106-107" (pdf) (in Portuguese). Retrieved 30 July 2014.
External links
- (in Portuguese):
