| Feira | |||
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| Country | Portugal | ||
| Municipality | Santa Maria da Feira | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 8.40 km2 (3.2 sq mi) | ||
| Population (2001) | |||
| • Total | 11,040 | ||
| • Density | 1,314.3/km2 (3,404/sq mi) | ||
| Website | none | ||
Feira is a Portuguese parish and 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 surrounded 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 fogaça and its local market.
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). The its greatest landmark is the castelo Santa Maria da Feira Castle, from the 11th century.