Algés, Lisbon

Name: Algés
Address: Lisbon, Portugal

#263 among attractions in Lisbon

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Algés is a former civil parish in the municipality of Oeiras, in Lisbon metropolitan area, Portugal. In 2013, the parish merged into the new parish Algés, Linda-a-Velha e Cruz Quebrada-Dafundo. The population in 2011 was 22,273, in an area of 1.98 km². The parish is located near the Tagus river, between the town of Oeiras and the capital city of Lisbon. It is also a part of the Greater Lisbon Area. It is mostly a residential suburb. ()

Alternative names: Area: 0.74 mi²Coordinates: 38°42'0"N, 9°13'48"W

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Algés – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Belém Tower, Museu Coleção Berardo, National Archaeology Museum, Belém Cultural Center.

1 miSE
Landmark medieval defensive tower
Belém Tower, Lisbon
25 min walk • Belém Tower, an iconic landmark of Lisbon, Portugal, stands as a testament to the Age of Discoveries. This fortified tower, which graces the bank of the Tagus River, was constructed between 1514 and 1520 during the reign of King Manuel I.
1.2 miE
Museum of modern and contemporary art
Museu Coleção Berardo, Lisbon
30 min walk • Nestled within the cultural heart of Lisbon, the Museu Coleção Berardo is a contemporary jewel celebrating the world of modern and contemporary art. Located in the iconic Belém district, this museum offers a compelling narrative of artistic evolution from the 20th...
1.2 miE
Prominent archaeological museum
National Archaeology Museum, Lisbon
32 min walk • The National Archaeology Museum of Lisbon is a window into Portugal's rich historical tapestry, offering a comprehensive collection that spans from prehistoric times to the Middle Ages. Located in the city's iconic Jerónimos Monastery, this esteemed institution is the...
1.2 miE
Conference, exhibition and arts complex
Belém Cultural Center, Lisbon
31 min walk • Nestled in the historic heart of Lisbon, the Belém Cultural Center stands as a beacon of art and education in Portugal's vibrant capital. Opened in 1992, this comprehensive museum complex was designed to mark Portugal's presidency of the European Union.
1.2 miE
Sport venue, Sport, Football
Estádio do Restelo, Lisbon
31 min walk • Nestled in the historic Belem district of Lisbon, the Estádio do Restelo stands as a proud monument to Portuguese sports and culture. This iconic sport venue, primarily used for football matches, is the home ground of Belenenses – one of Portugal's oldest football...
1.1 miE
Maritime museum in 1500s monastery
Navy Museum, Lisbon
29 min walk • The Navy Museum is a maritime museum in Lisbon, dedicated to all aspects of the history of navigation in Portugal. The museum is administered by the Portuguese Navy and is located in the tourist district of Belém.
1.2 miE
Museum, Art museum
Museu de Arte Popular, Lisbon
32 min walk • The Museu de Arte Popular is a museum in Lisbon, Portugal. It was originally designed by Veloso Reis and João Simões for the Portuguese World Exhibition's popular life pavilion in 1940, and after the exhibition was refurbished and in 1948.
0.8 miSE
Forts and castles
Fort of Bom Sucesso, Lisbon
22 min walk • The Fort of Bom Sucesso is located slightly to the west of the Belém Tower in Belém in the municipality of Lisbon, in Portugal. It now houses the Museu do Combatente and the Monument to Overseas Combatants.
0.5 miNE
Forts and castles
Fort of Alto do Duque, Lisbon
13 min walk • The Fort of Alto do Duque is located 75 meters above sea level at the southwestern tip of the Monsanto Forest Park, in the parish of Ajuda, in Portugal's capital of Lisbon.
1.2 miE
Museum, History museum
Museu Nacional de Etnologia, Lisbon
31 min walk • The National Museum of Ethnology is an ethnology museum in Lisbon, Portugal. The museum holds in its collections the most relevant ethnographic heritage in Portugal. It is responsible for the safeguarding and management of nearly half a million items.
0.9 miE
Memorial
Restelo Hermitage, Lisbon
23 min walk • The Hermitage of Restelo, alternately Chapel of Saint Jerome, is a hermitage in the civil parish of Santa Maria de Belém, in the municipality of Lisbon.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Algés?

Nearby attractions include Torre VTS, Lisbon (13 min walk), Fort of Alto do Duque, Lisbon (13 min walk), Fort of Bom Sucesso, Lisbon (22 min walk), Monumento aos Combatentes do Ultramar, Lisbon (22 min walk).

How to get to Algés by public transport?

The nearest stations to Algés:

Bus

Palácio dos Anjos • Lines: 776 (2 min walk)
Algés • Lines: 201, 750, 751, 776 (4 min walk)

Tram

Algés - Praça Dom Manuel I • Lines: 15E (3 min walk)
Algés • Lines: 15E (4 min walk)

Train

Algés (4 min walk)