Palace of the Counts of Azambuja, Lisbon

Name: Palace of the Counts of Azambuja
Address: Lisbon, Portugal

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Palace of the Counts of Azambuja, Lisbon

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The Palace of the Counts of Azambuja, alternately the Palace Valada-Azambuja is a 16th-century Portuguese estate manorhouse/palace situated in the civil parish of Misericórdia, municipality of Lisbon. ()

Local name: Palácio Valada-Azambuja Architectural style: Art NouveauCoordinates: 38°42'39"N, 9°8'46"W

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Misericórdia (São Paulo)Lisbon Portugal

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Palace of the Counts of Azambuja – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Elevador de Santa Justa, Carmo Convent, Rossio Square, Pillory of Lisbon.

~1980 ftE
1902-built elevator linking city levels
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~640 ftSW
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Theater in a rebuilt neoclassical palace
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~1260 ftNE
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~1230 ftSE
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Palace of the Counts of Azambuja?

Nearby attractions include Museu da Farmácia Lisboa, Lisbon (2 min walk), Verride Palace, Lisbon (4 min walk), Igreja de Santa Catarina, Lisbon (4 min walk), Camões Monument, Lisbon (4 min walk).

How to get to Palace of the Counts of Azambuja by public transport?

The nearest stations to Palace of the Counts of Azambuja:

Tram

Ascensor da Bica - Largo do Calhariz • Lines: 53E (1 min walk)
Calhariz • Lines: 28E (1 min walk)

Bus

Praça Luís de Camões • Lines: 202, 758 (5 min walk)
Rua do Alecrim • Lines: 202, 22B, 758 (7 min walk)

Metro

Baixa-Chiado • Lines: Azul, Verde (9 min walk)
Cais do Sodré • Lines: Verde (9 min walk)

Train

Cais do Sodré (9 min walk)
Rossio (9 min walk)

Ferry

Cais do Sodré • Lines: Ferries da Transtejo (12 min walk)