Tejo Power Station, Lisbon

Name: Tejo Power Station
Address: Lisbon, Portugal

#49 among attractions in Lisbon

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Facts and practical information

The Tejo Power Station, operating from 1908 to 1975, is a former coal fired power station in the Belém district of Lisbon, Portugal. ()

Local name: Central Tejo Coordinates: 38°41'45"N, 9°11'43"W

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Belém (Santa Maria de Belém)Lisbon Portugal

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Day trips

Tejo Power Station – 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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Landmark medieval defensive tower
Belém Tower, Lisbon
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World heritage listed Gothic monastery
Mosteiro dos Jerónimos, Lisbon
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Museum of modern and contemporary art
Museu Coleção Berardo, Lisbon
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Concrete monument to maritime explorers
Padrão dos Descobrimentos, Lisbon
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19th-century royal palace now museum
Palácio Nacional da Ajuda, Lisbon
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Museum, History museum
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Prominent archaeological museum
National Archaeology Museum, Lisbon
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History and role of Portugal's presidents
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Vast suspension bridge opened in 1966
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Conference, exhibition and arts complex
Belém Cultural Center, Lisbon
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Sport venue, Sport, Football
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Tejo Power Station?

Nearby attractions include Museu Arte Arquitetura Tecnologia, Lisbon (3 min walk), Museu Nacional dos Coches, Lisbon (6 min walk), Afonso de Albuquerque Square, Lisbon (7 min walk), Cordoaria Nacional, Lisbon (9 min walk).

How to get to Tejo Power Station by public transport?

The nearest stations to Tejo Power Station:

Train

Belém (3 min walk)
Alcântara-Mar (32 min walk)

Tram

Altinho • Lines: 15E (4 min walk)
Belém • Lines: 15E (6 min walk)

Ferry

Belém • Lines: Ferries da Transtejo (5 min walk)

Bus

Estação Fluvial de Belém • Lines: 728 (5 min walk)
Belém - Calçada da Ajuda • Lines: 729 (8 min walk)