Mama Lighthouse, Queluz

Name: Mama Lighthouse
Address: Queluz, Portugal

#6 among attractions in Queluz

Lighthouse, Vernacular architecture

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The Mama lighthouse is located in the Carnaxide Sierra of the municipality of Oeiras, in Lisbon District, Portugal. It is built on a round hill, known as the Mama Sul, next to a Geodesic landmark. The Mama Lighthouse is about 4 km inland, northwest of Belém, and combines with the Esteiro and Gibalta lighthouses to indicate the alignment of the southern entrance to the Port of Lisbon. ()

Local name: Farol da Mama Coordinates: 38°43'39"N, 9°13'38"W

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Mama Lighthouse – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Mosteiro dos Jerónimos, Palácio Nacional de Queluz, Palácio Nacional da Ajuda, National Archaeology Museum.

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World heritage listed Gothic monastery
Mosteiro dos Jerónimos, Lisbon
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18th-century summer palace and gardens
Palácio Nacional de Queluz, Queluz
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2.1 miSE
19th-century royal palace now museum
Palácio Nacional da Ajuda, Lisbon
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2.3 miSE
Prominent archaeological museum
National Archaeology Museum, Lisbon
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2.2 miSW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Estádio Nacional, Oeiras
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Sport venue, Sport, Football
Estádio do Restelo, Lisbon
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Maritime museum in 1500s monastery
Navy Museum, Lisbon
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2.4 miSE
Park
Lisbon Tropical Botanical Garden, Lisbon
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Large, wooded park with hiking trails
Monsanto Forest Park, Lisbon
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Forts and castles
Fort of Alto do Duque, Lisbon
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Church, Sacred and religious sites
Igreja da Memória, Lisbon
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