Reservatório da Patriarcal, Lisbon

Name: Reservatório da Patriarcal
Address: Praca Principe Real, Lisbon, 1250-184, Portugal
Telephone: +351 21 810 0215

#210 among attractions in Lisbon

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Facts and practical information

The Patriarcal Reservoir is located in the basement of the Praça do Príncipe Real, and was designed in 1856 by French engineer Louis-Charles Mary. It was built between 1860 and 1864 to serve the city of Lisbon's water distribution network.

The reservoir with a capacity of 880 m³, has 31 pillars with 9.25 meters of these vaults and already in the garden in the shade of the outdoor trees, there is a pond with a fountain.

The location of the reservoir and its interior ambience led EPAL, through the Water Museum, with the support of Sociedade Lisboa 94, to carry out a restoration project, for which it is now the stage of several cultural initiatives, from shows, to painting, sculpture and photography exhibitions, among others.

The Patriarcal Reservoir was awarded the 1995 "Eugénio dos Santos" Municipal Architecture Prize.

The Patriarcal Reservoir is currently one of the four centers of the EPAL Water Museum in Lisbon.

Alternative names: Coordinates: 38°42'58"N, 9°8'56"W

Address

Praca Principe RealMisericórdia (Mercês)Lisbon 1250-184 Portugal

Contact

+351 21 810 0215

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Reservatório da Patriarcal – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Reservatório da Patriarcal?

Nearby attractions include Lisbon Botanical Gardens, Lisbon (5 min walk), Museum of Natural History and Science, Lisbon (5 min walk), Teatro Capitólio, Lisbon (6 min walk), Museu Geológico, Lisbon (6 min walk).

How to get to Reservatório da Patriarcal by public transport?

The nearest stations to Reservatório da Patriarcal:

Bus

Príncipe Real • Lines: 19B, 202, 22B, 758, 773 (1 min walk)
Rua da Palmeira • Lines: 19B, 22B, 773 (4 min walk)

Tram

Príncipe Real • Lines: 24E (2 min walk)
Rua da Escola Politécnica • Lines: 24E (5 min walk)

Metro

Avenida • Lines: Azul (8 min walk)
Restauradores • Lines: Azul (10 min walk)

Train

Rossio (10 min walk)
Cais do Sodré (19 min walk)

Ferry

Cais do Sodré • Lines: Ferries da Transtejo (22 min walk)