Monumento aos Combatentes do Ultramar, Lisbon

Name: Monumento aos Combatentes do Ultramar
Address: Lisbon, Portugal

#237 among attractions in Lisbon

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Facts and practical information

The Monument to the Overseas Combatants is a monument located next to the Bom Sucesso Fort, in Belém, Lisbon. It was created to honor all the soldiers who fought in the African War, in defense of the Homeland. It was created in 1991 by a team led by architect Francisco José Ferreira Guedes de Carvalho.

It was inaugurated on January 15, 1994 by Adriano Moreira and General Altino de Magalhães, president of the League of Combatants at the time. Since that year, on June 10, the National Combatants' Meeting is held there.

Alternative names: Coordinates: 38°41'34"N, 9°13'5"W

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Belém (Santa Maria de Belém)Lisbon Portugal

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Monumento aos Combatentes do Ultramar – 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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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Monumento aos Combatentes do Ultramar?

Nearby attractions include Fort of Bom Sucesso, Lisbon (1 min walk), Belém Tower, Lisbon (5 min walk), Museu Coleção Berardo, Lisbon (13 min walk), Museu de Arte Popular, Lisbon (14 min walk).

How to get to Monumento aos Combatentes do Ultramar by public transport?

The nearest stations to Monumento aos Combatentes do Ultramar:

Tram

Largo da Princesa • Lines: 15E (6 min walk)
Pedrouços • Lines: 15E (7 min walk)

Bus

Pedrouços • Lines: 729, 79B (7 min walk)
Largo da Princesa • Lines: 729, 79B (7 min walk)

Train

Algés (19 min walk)
Belém (29 min walk)

Ferry

Belém • Lines: Ferries da Transtejo (27 min walk)
Porto Brandão • Lines: Ferries da Transtejo (30 min walk)