Palácio da Cerca, Lisbon

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Palácio da Cerca (address: R. Cerca 1, 2800-050 Almada) is a place located in Lisbon (Setúbal district) and belongs to the category of museum.

It is situated at an altitude of 180 feet, and its geographical coordinates are 38°41'2"N latitude and 9°9'33"W longitude.

Planning a visit to this place, one can easily and conveniently get there by public transportation. Palácio da Cerca is a short distance from the following public transport stations: São João Baptista (light rail, 9 min walk), Almada (bus, 9 min walk), Cacilhas (ferry, 18 min walk), Terminal Ferroviário de Cacilhas (train, 18 min walk).

Among other places and attractions worth visiting in the area are: Boca do Vento Elevator (lookout, 2 min walk), Castle of Almada (forts and castles, 5 min walk), Almada (city, 7 min walk).

Coordinates: 38°41'2"N, 9°9'33"W

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R. Cerca 1, 2800-050 AlmadaLisbon Portugal

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Palácio da Cerca – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Cristo Rei, 25 de Abril Bridge, Cacilhas Lighthouse, Castle of Almada.

0.8 miSW
Monument and shrine overlooking city
Cristo Rei, Lisbon
20 min walk • Standing tall and serene, the Cristo Rei statue is a reverent sentinel overlooking the vibrant city of Lisbon, Portugal. This towering monument is not just a stunning sculpture, but a symbol of peace and a beacon of spiritual inspiration that dominates the skyline.
1.1 miNW
Vast suspension bridge opened in 1966
25 de Abril Bridge, Lisbon
27 min walk • Spanning the Tagus River in the heart of Lisbon, the 25 de Abril Bridge stands as an emblematic landmark of Portugal's capital city. Reminiscent of San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge with its deep red color, this suspension bridge connects the city of Lisbon to the...
0.7 miNE
Lighthouse
Cacilhas Lighthouse, Lisbon
20 min walk • The Cacilhas Lighthouse is situated in the parish of Cacilhas, in the municipality of Almada, on the opposite side of the Tagus River from the Portuguese capital of Lisbon. Although not functioning, it was restored in 2009 as it is considered to be an important part of the area's heritage.
~1020 ftE
Forts and castles
Castle of Almada, Lisbon
5 min walk • The Castle of Almada is a medieval castle located in the civil parish of Almada, Cova da Piedade, Pragal e Cacilhas, in the municipality of Almada, Portuguese Setúbal.
1.5 miNW
38°42'0"N • 9°10'37"W
Docas de Lisboa, Lisbon
38 min walk • Sailing, Marina, Neighbourhood
~310 ftN
Lookout, Lounge
Boca do Vento Elevator, Lisbon
2 min walk • The Boca do Vento Elevator, is a Portuguese elevator in civil parish of Almada, Cova da Piedade, Pragal e Cacilhas, in the municipality of Almada, in the district of Setúbal.
~1440 ftS
City, Area
Almada, Lisbon
7 min walk • Almada is a city and a municipality in Portugal, located on the southern margin of the Tagus River, on the opposite side of the river from Lisbon. The two cities are connected by the 25 de Abril Bridge. The population in 2011 was 174,030, in an area of 70.21 km². The urbanized center had a population of 101,500 in 2001.
1.2 miNW
Harbor
Port of Lisbon, Lisbon
30 min walk • The Port of Lisbon is the third-largest port in Portugal, mainly on the north sides of the Tagus's large natural harbour that opens west, through a short strait, onto the Atlantic Ocean. Each part lies against central parts of the Portuguese capital Lisbon.
1.4 miNW
38°41'59"N • 9°10'36"W
Porto de Lisboa, Lisbon
37 min walk • Sailing, Marina, Boat tours
0.7 miE
Museum, Ship
Fragata Dom Fernando II e Glória, Lisbon
19 min walk • Dom Fernando II e Glória is a wooden-hulled, 50-gun frigate of the Portuguese Navy. She was launched in 1843 and made her maiden voyage in 1845.
0.7 miSW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Campo de Jogos do Pragal, Lisbon
19 min walk • Campo de Jogos do Pragal is the home soccer stadium of Almada Atlético Clube, a Portuguese sports club based in Almada, Portugal. The stadium is overlooked by and adjacent to the surrounding area of the Cristo Rei monument.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Palácio da Cerca?

Nearby attractions include Boca do Vento Elevator, Lisbon (2 min walk), Castle of Almada, Lisbon (5 min walk), Almada, Lisbon (7 min walk), Fragata Dom Fernando II e Glória, Lisbon (19 min walk).

How to get to Palácio da Cerca by public transport?

The nearest stations to Palácio da Cerca:

Light rail

São João Baptista • Lines: Linha 1, Linha 3 (9 min walk)
Gil Vicente • Lines: Linha 1, Linha 3 (10 min walk)

Bus

Almada • Lines: 152 (9 min walk)
Praça Gil Vicente • Lines: 103 (10 min walk)

Ferry

Cacilhas • Lines: Ferries da Transtejo (18 min walk)

Train

Terminal Ferroviário de Cacilhas (18 min walk)