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Hospital Termal Rainha D. Leonor

Queen Leonor Thermal Hospital

The raison d'être of Caldas da Rainha, the thermal hospital was founded by Queen Leonor after experiencing the healing properties of the sulfurous hot springs on this site. The older building (labeled Hospital Termal above the glass entrance doors) was begun in 1485, and the newer one (labeled Balneário Novo) was completed in 1750. The hospital continues to operate to this day, subject to closures when impurities are found in the water. The waters are rich in minerals, particularly sulphur, and are prescribed to treat joint and respiratory ailments. Tours can be arranged through the Museu do Hospital e das Caldas.

Address: Largo Rainha Dona Leonor
Getting there: to Praça da Fruta or to Cinco Bicas / CCC
Phone: +351262240012
Website: freguesiacaldasdarainha.pt (opens in a new tab)

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Listing from Wikivoyage: Caldas da Rainha, CC BY-SA 4.0.

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Largo Rainha Dona Leonor & Largo Dom Manuel I
These two adjacent squares lie in the heart of Caldas' Historic Zone. Largo Rainha D. Leonor—also known as Largo da Copa—houses both buildings of the thermal hospital and provides access to the park. Largo D. Manuel I has the Chafariz da Rua Nova water fountain as well as a more modern fountain. Both plazas are picturesque and offer excellent viewpoints for photos. You can find a few cafés and restaurants on or just off the squares.
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Chafariz da Rua Nova
Caldas' third baroque fountain built in 1749, not as grand as the Cinco Bicas fountain, but still a pleasant sight. When you first approach the underused but lovely square, you will see a fountain in the centre, but this is not your target. Chafariz da Rua Nova stands against a wall near a staircase leading to an upper lane. The fountain is classified as Imóvel de Interesse Público (Property of Public Interest).
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Museu do Hospital e das Caldas
Museum of the Hospital and of the Hot Springs
Housed in the Caza Real (royal house), this museum presents the history of the thermal hospital and its hot springs. Until the end of the monarchy, the building served as home to the hospital directors as well as lodging for the royal family when they visited Caldas. In 1992, restoration was undertaken, along with installation of the museum. The museum offers tours of the hospital and its associated heritage.
Tue–Sat & holidays 10:00–12:30 & 14:00–17:30, Sun 09:00–12:00, closed MonEUR 3, EUR 1.50 for retirees and youth card holders, free to age 14