Igreja da Memória, Lisbon

Name: Igreja da Memória
Address: Calçada da Memória 18, Lisbon, 1300-402, Portugal

#119 among attractions in Lisbon

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Memory Church is a church in Ajuda, Portugal. It holds the Mausoleum of the Sebastião José de Carvalho e Melo, 1st Marquis of Pombal It is classified as a National Monument. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 38°42'11"N, 9°12'7"W

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Calçada da Memória 18AjudaLisbon 1300-402 Portugal

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Igreja da Memória – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Belém Tower, Mosteiro dos Jerónimos, Museu Coleção Berardo, Padrão dos Descobrimentos.

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Landmark medieval defensive tower
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World heritage listed Gothic monastery
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Museum of modern and contemporary art
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Concrete monument to maritime explorers
Padrão dos Descobrimentos, Lisbon
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0.4 miNE
19th-century royal palace now museum
Palácio Nacional da Ajuda, Lisbon
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Museum, History museum
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0.5 miSW
Prominent archaeological museum
National Archaeology Museum, Lisbon
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~1820 ftS
History and role of Portugal's presidents
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0.6 miSW
Conference, exhibition and arts complex
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~1700 ftW
Sport venue, Sport, Football
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Museum
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Igreja da Memória?

Nearby attractions include Lisbon Tropical Botanical Garden, Lisbon (7 min walk), Belém Palace, Lisbon (9 min walk), Museu Nacional de Etnologia, Lisbon (10 min walk), Museu da Presidência da República, Lisbon (10 min walk).

How to get to Igreja da Memória by public transport?

The nearest stations to Igreja da Memória:

Bus

Igreja da Memória • Lines: 727, 727N, 76B, 79B (2 min walk)
Travessa da Memória • Lines: 76B (2 min walk)

Tram

Rua da Bica do Marquês • Lines: 18E (6 min walk)
Calçada da Ajuda • Lines: 18E (8 min walk)

Train

Belém (14 min walk)

Ferry

Belém • Lines: Ferries da Transtejo (16 min walk)