Portugal dos Pequenitos

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Portugal dos Pequenitos

Theme Park

Address

Largo Rossio de Santa Clara, 3040-256 Coimbra, Portugal

Country

portugal

Website

https://www.portugaldospequenitos.pt

Opening Hours

Daily 10:00–18:00; winter 10:00–17:00; varies by season

Popularity

Medium-High (≈200,000 visitors/year)

Portugal's first theme park opened 1940, featuring child-sized miniature replicas of Portuguese monuments and architecture. Educational playground designed by Bissaya Barreto and architect Cassiano Branco, showcasing national heritage and former colonies.

Attractions in Portugal dos Pequenitos

Mosteiro dos Jerónimos (Miniature)

Child-sized replica of famous Lisbon monastery allowing children to enter and explore architectural details of this UNESCO World Heritage site.

Torre de Belém (Miniature)

Scaled-down version of iconic Lisbon defensive tower where children can climb and experience medieval fortress architecture.

Universidade de Coimbra (Miniature)

Replica of historic university buildings allowing exploration of one of Europe's oldest universities in child-friendly scale.

Convento de Cristo Tomar (Miniature)

Miniature version of Knights Templar convent complex showcasing medieval religious architecture and history.

Traditional Regional Houses

Collection of authentic miniature houses representing different Portuguese regions from North to South with distinctive architectural styles.

Former Colonies Pavilions

Buildings representing Portuguese-speaking countries including Brazil, Macau, India, Timor, and African nations showcasing cultural diversity.

Portugal Insular Section

Area dedicated to Azores and Madeira islands featuring traditional architecture and cultural elements from Portuguese archipelagos.

Monumental Portugal Area

Section displaying main monuments from across country including Douro region and Lisbon landmarks in miniature form.

Costume Museum (Miniature)

Small-scale museum displaying traditional Portuguese clothing and cultural artifacts in child-accessible format.

Naval Museum (Miniature)

Miniature maritime museum celebrating Portugal's Age of Discovery with model ships and navigation instruments.

Furniture Museum (Miniature)

Small-scale displays of traditional Portuguese furniture and domestic life through different historical periods.

Children's Playgrounds

Traditional playground equipment integrated with miniature city setting for active play between architectural exploration.

Educational Gardens

Landscaped areas with native Portuguese plants and trees providing natural education alongside architectural heritage.