Ferreira do Zêzere

Ferreira do Zêzere is a municipality in Santarém District in Portugal. The population in 2011 was 8,619, in an area of 190.38 km². The municipal holiday is June 13.ParishesAdministratively, the municipality is divided into 7 civil parishes : Águas Belas Areias e Pias Beco Chãos Ferreira do Zêzere Igreja Nova do Sobral Nossa Senhora do PrantoHistoryThis 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 Zêzere River and a classified Templar Tower.