São Bento Palace, Lisbon

Name: São Bento Palace
Address: Rua de Sâo Bento 212, 1200-821 Lisboa, Lisbon, Portugal

#107 among attractions in Lisbon

Park, Relax in park

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São Bento Palace in Lisbon is the seat of the Assembly of the Portuguese Republic, the parliament of Portugal. Originally constructed in 1598, São Bento has served as the seat of Portugal's parliament since 1834, when the former monastery of the Benedictine Order was dissolved after the Liberal Wars. During the Portuguese constitutional monarchy, the palace served as the seat of the Cortes Gerais, the traditional parliaments of Portugal, until 1910. ()

Local name: Palácio de São Bento Completed: 1938 (86 years ago)Architectural style: NeoclassicismElevation: 128 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 38°42'49"N, 9°9'13"W

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Rua de Sâo Bento 212, 1200-821 LisboaEstrela (Lapa)Lisbon Portugal

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Day trips

São Bento Palace – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Palacette Mayer, Hot Club of Portugal, Verride Palace, Igreja de São Roque.

0.5 miNE
Amusement, Amusement park
Palacette Mayer, Lisbon
14 min walk • The Mayer Palacette is an exceptional tourist attraction located in the heart of Lisbon, the capital of Portugal. Although not as well-known as other European amusement parks, it offers an interesting option for those seeking variety and fun in the historical context...
0.5 miNE
Dancing, Nightlife
Hot Club of Portugal, Lisbon
14 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Lisbon, the Hot Club of Portugal stands as a beacon of jazz in a city rich with cultural offerings. This legendary jazz club, known locally as "Hot Clube de Portugal," has been an integral part of Lisbon's music scene since its inception in 1948.
0.4 miSE
Palace
Verride Palace, Lisbon
11 min walk • Verride Palace, located in the heart of Lisbon, is an architectural gem reflecting the rich history and culture of Portugal. Dating back to the 18th century, it was built as an aristocratic residence and over the years served various functions before being restored...
0.5 miE
Jesuit church with sacred art museum
Igreja de São Roque, Lisbon
14 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Lisbon, the Igreja de São Roque (Church of Saint Roch) stands as a testament to the city's deep-rooted religious heritage and architectural grandeur. This 16th-century edifice, located in the Bairro Alto district, is not only a place of worship...
~570 ftSW
Palace
São Bento Mansion, Lisbon
3 min walk • São Bento Mansion, formally the Official Residence of the Prime Minister, is a late 19th-century mansion that presently serves as the official residence of the prime minister of Portugal. It is located in the Lisbon civil parish of Estrela, within the grounds of São Bento Palace, the seat of the Portuguese parliament.
0.4 miW
Baroque church with twin bell towers
Basilica da Estrela, Lisbon
11 min walk • The Estrela Basilica or the Royal Basilica and Convent of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, is a minor basilica and ancient carmelite convent in Lisbon, Portugal.
0.5 miNW
Museum, Fernando Pessoa, Historical place
Casa Fernando Pessoa, Lisbon
14 min walk • Casa Fernando Pessoa is a cultural center in Campo de Ourique of Lisbon, Portugal.
0.5 miNE
Theater, Modernist architecture
Teatro Capitólio, Lisbon
14 min walk • The Teatro Capitólio, officially called Cineteatro Capitólio - Teatro Raul Solnado, is located in Parque Mayer, in Lisbon, Portugal. It was opened in 1931. Because of its early modernist design it has been recognized as the first building of the Modern movement in Portugal and was declared a "Building of Public Interest" in 1983.
0.5 miS
Theater, Concerts and shows, Public art
A Barraca, Lisbon
12 min walk • A Barraca is a Portuguese theatre company founded 1975 and directed by Hélder Costa and leading actress Maria do Céu Guerra. It is based at the Teatro Cinearte on 2 Largo de Santos, Lisbon.
0.5 miN
Synagogue
Sinagoga Shaaré Tikva, Lisbon
12 min walk • The Lisbon Synagogue is a historical Portuguese synagogue situated in the civil parish of Santo António, in the municipality of Lisbon.
0.4 miNE
Park, Botanical garden
Lisbon Botanical Gardens, Lisbon
11 min walk • Botanical Garden in Lisbon - a botanical garden belonging to the University of Lisbon, located in Lisbon. It was created for the purposes of conducting practical teaching and research in the field of botany in the then Escola Politécnica de Lisboa.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to São Bento Palace?

Nearby attractions include São Bento Mansion, Lisbon (3 min walk), Igreja de Nossa Senhora de Jesus, Lisbon (5 min walk), Museu Geológico, Lisbon (6 min walk), Reservatório da Patriarcal, Lisbon (8 min walk).

How to get to São Bento Palace by public transport?

The nearest stations to São Bento Palace:

Bus

Palácio de São Bento • Lines: 22B, 706, 727, 727N, 773 (2 min walk)
Rua de São Bento • Lines: 19B, 706, 727, 727N (4 min walk)

Tram

Calçada da Estrela • Lines: 28E (4 min walk)
Rua de São Bento/Calçada da Estrela • Lines: 28E (4 min walk)

Metro

Rato • Lines: Amarela (12 min walk)
Avenida • Lines: Azul (16 min walk)

Train

Santos (14 min walk)
Rossio (17 min walk)

Ferry

Cais do Sodré • Lines: Ferries da Transtejo (21 min walk)