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Castelo de Leiria and Aqueduto da Usseira Among the New 7 Wonders of PortugalPhoto by Helmut_Kroiss on Pexels
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Castelo de Leiria and Aqueduto da Usseira Among the New 7 Wonders of Portugal

Diário de Leiria14 September 2026 at 10:00

Castelo de Leiria and Aqueduto da Usseira were selected among the new 7 Wonders of Portugal. The heritages of the district of Leiria were in competition for the categories 'Castles' and 'Major Works', having achieved distinction in these competitions.

The municipalities of Leiria and Óbidos expressed their reactions through social media, celebrating the achievement of their historical heritages. This distinction highlights the architectural and historical value of these monuments in the region.

The 7 Wonders of Portugal initiative aims to promote and value national heritage, highlighting the most emblematic monuments of the country in various categories.

Why this matters

Residents of the district of Leiria see their two main historical monuments recognized nationally, which can boost local tourism and community pride. The distinction follows a public competition that placed these heritages to compete in specific categories.

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