Charneca, Lisbon

#264 among attractions in Lisbon

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Charneca or Charneca do Lumiar, was a Portuguese parish in the municipality of Lisbon. It was created in 1585. Between 1852 and 1886 this parish was part of the former municipality of Olivais. With the 2012 Administrative Reform, the parish merged with the Ameixoeira parish into a new one named Santa Clara. ()

Alternative names: Area: 0.66 mi²Coordinates: 38°37'31"N, 9°10'60"W

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

Nearby attractions include: Padrão dos Descobrimentos, Cristo Rei, 25 de Abril Bridge, Tejo Power Station.

4.9 miN
Concrete monument to maritime explorers
Padrão dos Descobrimentos, Lisbon
125 min walk • The Padrão dos Descobrimentos, located in the historic Belém district of Lisbon, Portugal, stands as a grand tribute to the Age of Discoveries when Portuguese explorers ventured into unknown seas, establishing trade routes and colonies.
3.7 miN
Monument and shrine overlooking city
Cristo Rei, Lisbon
96 min walk • Standing tall and serene, the Cristo Rei statue is a reverent sentinel overlooking the vibrant city of Lisbon, Portugal. This towering monument is not just a stunning sculpture, but a symbol of peace and a beacon of spiritual inspiration that dominates the skyline.
4.5 miN
Vast suspension bridge opened in 1966
25 de Abril Bridge, Lisbon
115 min walk • Spanning the Tagus River in the heart of Lisbon, the 25 de Abril Bridge stands as an emblematic landmark of Portugal's capital city. Reminiscent of San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge with its deep red color, this suspension bridge connects the city of Lisbon to the...
4.9 miN
Museum
Tejo Power Station, Lisbon
125 min walk • The Tejo Power Station, operating from 1908 to 1975, is a former coal fired power station in the Belém district of Lisbon, Portugal. It now houses the Museu da Electricidade complex.
2.4 miN
Shopping, Shopping centre
Almada Fórum, Lisbon
63 min walk • Almada Forum is the third largest shopping center in Portugal and in the Iberian Peninsula. It is situated in Vale de Mourelos, in the freguesia of Feijó and municipality of Almada.
4.2 miNW
Museum
Fort of Trafaria, Costa da Caparica
108 min walk • The Fort of Trafaria is a fort in Portugal. Dating back to 1683, it has never been used in battle.
4.8 miNE
Lighthouse
Cacilhas Lighthouse, Lisbon
122 min walk • The Cacilhas Lighthouse is situated in the parish of Cacilhas, in the municipality of Almada, on the opposite side of the Tagus River from the Portuguese capital of Lisbon. Although not functioning, it was restored in 2009 as it is considered to be an important part of the area's heritage.
4.4 miN
Forts and castles
Castle of Almada, Lisbon
112 min walk • The Castle of Almada is a medieval castle located in the civil parish of Almada, Cova da Piedade, Pragal e Cacilhas, in the municipality of Almada, Portuguese Setúbal.
3.9 miNW
Forts and castles
Fort of São Sebastião de Caparica, Lisbon
99 min walk • The Fort of São Sebastião de Caparica also known as the Tower of São Sebastião or Fortress of the Old Tower is a medieval fortification located in Monte da Caparica, civil parish of Caparica, in the municipality of Almada, in the Portuguese central region of Península de Setúbal.
2.4 miNE
Museum
Moinho de Maré de Corroios, Lisbon
63 min walk • The Tidal Mill of Corroios is a 15th-century pluvial mill situated in the civil parish of Corroios, municipality of Seixal.
4.3 miN
Lookout, Lounge
Boca do Vento Elevator, Lisbon
110 min walk • The Boca do Vento Elevator, is a Portuguese elevator in civil parish of Almada, Cova da Piedade, Pragal e Cacilhas, in the municipality of Almada, in the district of Setúbal.