Ferreira do Zêzere

Infobox_Municipality_pt
official_name = Ferreira do Zêzere


image_coat_of_arms = FZZ.png

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District = Santarém
Mayor_name = Luís Pereira
Mayor_party = PSD
area_total = 190.4
population_total = 9,345
population_density = 49
Parishes = 9
coor = 39º41'N 8º17'W
params = 39_41_N_8_17_W
occasion = Saint Anthony
day = June 13
website = http://www.cm-ferreiradozezere.pt

Ferreira do Zêzere (pron. IPA2|fɨ'ʁɐjɾɐ du 'zezɨɾ(ɨ)) is a municipality in Portugal with a total area of 190.4 km² and a total population of 9,345 inhabitants.

The municipality is composed of 9 parishes, and is located in the district of Santarém.

The municipal holiday is June 13.

Parishes

* Águas Belas
* Areias
* Beco
* Chãos
* Dornes
* Ferreira do Zêzere
* Igreja Nova do Sobral
* Paio Mendes
* Pias

History

This old village, founded by Pedro Ferreira and his wife in the 13th century is actually one of the most touristic villages in the district of Santarém. In the surroundings of Ferreira do Zêzere there is the medieval Vila de Dornes with an excellent view over the river Zêzere and a classified Templar Tower.

External links

* [http://www.ferreiradigital.com/default.asp Ferreiradigital.com]
* [http://www.cm-ferreiradozezere.pt/ Town Hall official website]
* [http://www.jf-dornes.pt Dornes Parish official website]
* [http://www.dornes.eu Dornes Tourism website]
* [http://www.casawladival.com Bed & Breakfast in Dornes]
* [http://www.mediotejo.pt Real Estate in Dornes]
* [http://www.flickr.com/photos/vitor107/sets/72057594052043790/ Photos from Ferreira do Zêzere]