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{{Infobox Parish PT
{{Infobox Parish PT
| official_name = Loriga
| official_name = Loriga
| image_shield = BrasaoLoriga.jpg
| image_location =
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| municipality = [[Seia Municipality|Seia]]
| municipality = [[Seia Municipality|Seia]]
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[[Image:Estancia vodafone.JPG|thumb|left|200px|[[Vodafone Ski Resort]], [[Serra da Estrela]], in Loriga.]]
[[Image:Estancia vodafone.JPG|thumb|left|200px|[[Vodafone Ski Resort]], [[Serra da Estrela]], in the municipality of Seia.]]
'''Loriga''' ({{IPA-pt|loˈɾiɡɐ}}) is a [[small town]] in [[Portugal]] located in [[Seia Municipality]], [[Guarda District]]. Loriga is 20 km away from the city of [[Seia]], 40 km away from [[Viseu]], 80 km away from Guarda and 320 km from [[Lisbon]]. It is nestled in the [[Serra da Estrela]] mountain range. The population is 1,367 (2005 estimate).
'''Loriga''' ({{IPA-pt|luˈɾiɡɐ}}) is a [[village]] in [[Portugal]] located in [[Seia Municipality]], [[Guarda District]]. Loriga is 20 km away from the city of [[Seia]], 40 km away from [[Viseu]], 80 km away from Guarda and 320 km from [[Lisbon]]. It is nestled in the [[Serra da Estrela]] mountain range. The population is 1,367 (2005 estimate).
[[Image:PanoramaLoriga.jpg|thumb|left|250px|Loriga]]
[[Image:PanoramaLoriga.jpg|thumb|left|250px|Loriga]]
[[Image:Ribeiras de Loriga.JPG|thumb|left|250px|A bridge over the [[Stream|brook]] of Loriga]]
[[Image:Ribeiras de Loriga.JPG|thumb|left|250px|A bridge over the [[Stream|brook]] of Loriga]]
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It is known as the "Portuguese Switzerland" due to its landscape: a small town surrounded by mountains.
It is known as the "Portuguese Switzerland" due to its landscape: a small town surrounded by mountains.


Known to be settled by the [[Lusitanians]], the town is more than 2600 years old and was part of the [[Roman Empire|Roman]] province of [[Lusitania]]. It was known as ''Lobriga'' by the Lusitanians and ''Lorica'' by the Romans.
Known to be settled by the [[Lusitanians]], the town is more than 2100 years old and was part of the [[Roman Empire|Roman]] province of [[Lusitania]]. It was known as ''Lobriga'' by the Lusitanians and, some say, ''Lorica'' by the Romans.


Loriga became a [[textile]] manufacturing center in the begin-19th century. While that industry has since dissipated, today the town attracts a sizable tourist trade due to its picturesque scenery and vicinity to the [[Vodafone Ski Resort]], the only ski center in Portugal, totally inside the town limits.
Loriga became a [[textile]] manufacturing center in the mid-19th century. While that industry has since dissipated, today the town attracts a sizable tourist trade due to its picturesque scenery and vicinity to the [[Vodafone Ski Resort]], the only ski center in Portugal, partially inside the town limits.


== External links ==
== External links ==
*[http://freguesiadeloriga.com/ Junta de Freguesia's official page] {{pt}}
*[http://freguesiadeloriga.com/ Junta de Freguesia's official page] {{pt}}
*[http://www.lorica.no.sapo.pt Loriga's Concise History] {{pt}}
*[http://www.loriga.de/index3.htm Loriga's Homepage] {{pt}}
*[http://viriathus.multiply.com Loriga's Portal] {{pt}}
*[http://www.viladeloriga.com Loriga's Portal] {{pt}}


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For the Spanish writer and filmmaker, see Ray Loriga.
Loriga
Settlement
Coat of arms of Loriga
Coat of arms
Map
Country Portugal
Area
 • Total
36.52 km2 (14.10 sq mi)
Population
 (2005)
 • Total
1,367
 • Density37/km2 (97/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+00:00 (WET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+01:00 (WEST)
Websitehttp://www.freguesiadeloriga.com/
Vodafone Ski Resort, Serra da Estrela, in the municipality of Seia.

Loriga (Template:IPA-pt) is a village in Portugal located in Seia Municipality, Guarda District. Loriga is 20 km away from the city of Seia, 40 km away from Viseu, 80 km away from Guarda and 320 km from Lisbon. It is nestled in the Serra da Estrela mountain range. The population is 1,367 (2005 estimate).

Loriga
A bridge over the brook of Loriga

It is known as the "Portuguese Switzerland" due to its landscape: a small town surrounded by mountains.

Known to be settled by the Lusitanians, the town is more than 2100 years old and was part of the Roman province of Lusitania. It was known as Lobriga by the Lusitanians and, some say, Lorica by the Romans.

Loriga became a textile manufacturing center in the mid-19th century. While that industry has since dissipated, today the town attracts a sizable tourist trade due to its picturesque scenery and vicinity to the Vodafone Ski Resort, the only ski center in Portugal, partially inside the town limits.

40°19′N 7°42′W / 40.317°N 7.700°W / 40.317; -7.700

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