Torre do Tombo National Archive, Lisbon

Name: Torre do Tombo National Archive
Address: Lisbon, Portugal

#178 among attractions in Lisbon

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Facts and practical information

The National Archive of Torre do Tombo is the Portuguese national archive located in the civil parish of Alvalade, in the municipality of central-northern Lisbon. Established in 1378, it was renamed the Instituto dos Arquivos Nacionais in 2009. ()

Local name: Arquivo Nacional da Torre do Tombo Opened: 1378 (646 years ago)Coordinates: 38°45'17"N, 9°9'23"W

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Day trips

Torre do Tombo National Archive – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Lisbon Zoo, Campo Pequeno bullring, Estádio José Alvalade, Calouste Gulbenkian Museum.

1 miSW
Zoo park with conservation program
Lisbon Zoo, Lisbon
27 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Portugal's sun-drenched capital, Lisbon Zoo (Jardim Zoológico de Lisboa) stands as a vibrant tribute to wildlife and conservation. Established in 1884, this historic zoological garden offers a unique window into the animal kingdom, right within...
1 miSE
Sport venue, Sport, Theater
Campo Pequeno bullring, Lisbon
27 min walk • The Campo Pequeno bullring stands as an iconic landmark in the heart of Lisbon, Portugal. This historic venue, inaugurated in 1892, is a testament to the city's deep-rooted traditions in bullfighting, though the practice has faced increasing scrutiny and changes in...
0.5 miNW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Estádio José Alvalade, Lisbon
13 min walk • Estádio José Alvalade, a cornerstone of Lisbon's sporting life, stands proudly as the home ground of Sporting Clube de Portugal, one of the country's most storied football clubs. Inaugurated in 2003, the stadium was designed by the renowned architect Tomás Taveira...
1.2 miS
Oil magnate's global art collection
Calouste Gulbenkian Museum, Lisbon
31 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Lisbon, the Calouste Gulbenkian Museum is a beacon of art and culture, offering a window into the eclectic tastes of its namesake benefactor. This museum, established in 1969, houses the vast art collection of Calouste Gulbenkian, an Armenian...
1.3 miSE
Forts and castles
Quinta dos Lagares d'El-Rei, Lisbon
32 min walk • The Quinta dos Lagares d'El-Rei, is a quinta and manor house on the Portuguese estate of Quinta dos Lagares d'El-Rei, part of the Senhorio dos Lagares d'El-Rei, a feudal fiefdom, seated in the civil parish of Alvalade, in the municipality of Lisbon.
0.9 miNE
Park
Laboratório Nacional de Engenharia Civil, Lisbon
23 min walk • The Laboratório Nacional de Engenharia Civil, National Laboratory for Civil Engineering, is a public institution of scientific and technological research and development in Portugal. It is one of the largest civil engineering laboratories in the world.
1.2 miS
Park, Garden, Sculpture
Gulbenkian Park, Lisbon
32 min walk • The Gulbenkian Park also known as Gulbenkian Garden is located in Lisbon, Portugal. It was created in 1969 and is part of the cultural center where the headquarters of the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation, Gulbenkian Museum and the José de Azeredo Perdigão Modern Art Centre are situated enriching the cultural importance of the garden.
~1290 ftN
Museum, Specialty museum
Pimenta Palace, Lisbon
7 min walk • Pimenta Palace is an 18th-century Portuguese palace located in Lisbon, Portugal, which hosts the main campus of the Museum of Lisbon.
1.1 miSE
Library
Galveias Palace, Lisbon
30 min walk • Galveias Palace is a Portuguese palace located in Lisbon, Portugal, in Avenidas Novas freguesia.
1.6 miSE
Universities and schools, Modernist architecture
Instituto Superior Técnico, Lisbon
40 min walk • Instituto Superior Técnico MHSE • MHIP is a public school of engineering and technology, part of University of Lisbon. It was founded as an autonomous school in 1911, and integrated in the Universidade Técnica de Lisboa in 1930.
1.1 miSE
Theater, Concerts and shows
Teatro Maria Matos, Lisbon
29 min walk • The Maria Matos Theatre is a theatre located in the civil parish of Avalade, in the municipality and Portuguese capital of Lisbon.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Torre do Tombo National Archive?

Nearby attractions include University of Lisbon, Lisbon (6 min walk), Jardim do Campo Grande, Lisbon (7 min walk), Pimenta Palace, Lisbon (7 min walk), National Museum of Natural History and Science, Lisbon (8 min walk).

How to get to Torre do Tombo National Archive by public transport?

The nearest stations to Torre do Tombo National Archive:

Bus

Cidade Universitária • Lines: 731, 735, 738, 755, 764, 768 (7 min walk)
Campo Grande - Avenida do Brasil • Lines: 206, 207, 701, 717, 731, 735, 736, 738, 750, 755, 767, 783 (7 min walk)

Metro

Cidade Universitária • Lines: Amarela (7 min walk)
Campo Grande • Lines: Amarela, Verde (10 min walk)

Train

Entrecampos (22 min walk)
Entrecampos Poente (22 min walk)