Palace of the Counts of Penafiel, Lisbon

Name: Palace of the Counts of Penafiel
Address: Lisbon, Portugal

#170 among attractions in Lisbon

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The Palace of the Counts of Penafiel, commonly known as Penafiel Palace, is a Portuguese palace located in the civil parish of Santa Maria Maior, in the municipality of Lisbon. It serves as the global headquarters of the Community of Portuguese Language Countries, also known as the Lusophone Commonwealth. ()

Local name: Palácio do Correio-Mor Opened: XVII centuryCoordinates: 38°42'39"N, 9°8'4"W

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Santa Maria Maior (Madalena)Lisbon Portugal

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Palace of the Counts of Penafiel – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Arco da Rua Augusta, Elevador de Santa Justa, São Jorge Castle, Carmo Convent.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Palace of the Counts of Penafiel?

Nearby attractions include Igreja da Madalena, Lisbon (2 min walk), Santo António Church, Lisbon (2 min walk), São Jorge Castle, Lisbon (3 min walk), Cadeia do Aljube, Lisbon (3 min walk).

How to get to Palace of the Counts of Penafiel by public transport?

The nearest stations to Palace of the Counts of Penafiel:

Tram

Sé • Lines: 12E, 28E (2 min walk)
Igreja de Santa Maria Madalena • Lines: 28E (2 min walk)

Bus

Rua da Madalena • Lines: 10B (2 min walk)
Costa do Castelo • Lines: 737 (3 min walk)

Metro

Terreiro do Paço • Lines: Azul (7 min walk)
Rossio • Lines: Verde (8 min walk)

Train

Rossio (13 min walk)
Lisboa Santa Apolónia (17 min walk)

Ferry

Cais do Sodré • Lines: Ferries da Transtejo (20 min walk)