Santos-o-Velho, Lisbon

Name: Santos-o-Velho
Address: Lisbon, Portugal

#134 among attractions in Lisbon

Nightlife, Dancing, Entertainment district

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Santos-o-Velho is a former freguesia of Lisbon, Portugal, with an area of 0.51 km² and 4,013 inhabitants. It has a population density of 7899.6 inhabitants/km². At the administrative reorganization of Lisbon on 8 December 2012 it became part of the parish Estrela. ()

Alternative names: Area: 126.02 acres (0.1969 mi²)Coordinates: 38°42'26"N, 9°9'27"W

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Estrela (Santos-o-Velho)Lisbon Portugal

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Santos-o-Velho – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Verride Palace, Camões Monument, Museu Nacional de Arte Antiga, São Bento Mansion.

0.5 miE
Palace
Verride Palace, Lisbon
14 min walk • Verride Palace, located in the heart of Lisbon, is an architectural gem reflecting the rich history and culture of Portugal. Dating back to the 18th century, it was built as an aristocratic residence and over the years served various functions before being restored...
0.8 miE
Library
Camões Monument, Lisbon
20 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Lisbon's bustling Chiado district, the Camões Monument stands as a revered tribute to one of Portugal's greatest literary figures, Luís de Camões. This imposing statue is not only a must-visit for literature enthusiasts but also a significant...
~1490 ftSW
Museum, Art museum, Specialty museum
Museu Nacional de Arte Antiga, Lisbon
8 min walk • The Museu Nacional de Arte Antiga, also known in English as the National Museum of Ancient Art, is a Portuguese national art museum located in Lisbon.
0.4 miN
Palace
São Bento Mansion, Lisbon
11 min walk • São Bento Mansion, formally the Official Residence of the Prime Minister, is a late 19th-century mansion that presently serves as the official residence of the prime minister of Portugal. It is located in the Lisbon civil parish of Estrela, within the grounds of São Bento Palace, the seat of the Portuguese parliament.
0.5 miNW
Baroque church with twin bell towers
Basilica da Estrela, Lisbon
12 min walk • The Estrela Basilica or the Royal Basilica and Convent of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, is a minor basilica and ancient carmelite convent in Lisbon, Portugal.
0.7 miNW
Museum, Fernando Pessoa, Historical place
Casa Fernando Pessoa, Lisbon
18 min walk • Casa Fernando Pessoa is a cultural center in Campo de Ourique of Lisbon, Portugal.
0.8 miE
Theater
Teatro São Luiz, Lisbon
21 min walk • The Teatro São Luiz is a theatre located in the Chiado district of the Portuguese capital of Lisbon. It opened on 22 May 1894.
0.8 miSW
Museum, Art museum, Specialty museum
Museu do Oriente, Lisbon
20 min walk • The Museum of the Orient in Lisbon, Portugal is a museum of Asian art. The museum opened in May, 2008, and is located in a refurbished industrial building on the Alcântara waterfront.
0.9 miE
Ornate 18th-century theater for opera
Teatro Nacional de São Carlos, Lisbon
22 min walk • The Teatro Nacional de São Carlos is an opera house in Lisbon, Portugal. It was opened on June 30, 1793 by Queen Maria I as a replacement for the Tejo Opera House, which was destroyed in the 1755 Lisbon earthquake. The theatre is located in the historical center of Lisbon, in the Chiado district.
0.7 miW
Baroque architecture, Palace, Architecture
Necessidades Palace, Lisbon
18 min walk • The Necessidades Palace is a historic building in the Largo do Rilvas, a public square in Lisbon, Portugal. It serves as headquarters of the Portuguese Foreign Ministry. The Palace has been classified as a Property of Public Interest since 1983.
~620 ftE
Theater, Concerts and shows, Public art
A Barraca, Lisbon
3 min walk • A Barraca is a Portuguese theatre company founded 1975 and directed by Hélder Costa and leading actress Maria do Céu Guerra. It is based at the Teatro Cinearte on 2 Largo de Santos, Lisbon.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Santos-o-Velho?

Nearby attractions include Rua do Guarda-Mor, Lisbon (1 min walk), Museu da Marioneta, Lisbon (3 min walk), A Barraca, Lisbon (3 min walk), Museu Nacional de Arte Antiga, Lisbon (8 min walk).

How to get to Santos-o-Velho by public transport?

The nearest stations to Santos-o-Velho:

Tram

Santos-o-Velho • Lines: 25E (2 min walk)
Santos • Lines: 15E, 18E, 25E (3 min walk)

Bus

Santos-o-Velho • Lines: 713, 714, 727, 727N (2 min walk)
Largo Vitorino Damásio • Lines: 706, 727, 727N, 774 (4 min walk)

Train

Santos (4 min walk)
Cais do Sodré (17 min walk)

Ferry

Cais do Sodré • Lines: Ferries da Transtejo (19 min walk)

Metro

Cais do Sodré • Lines: Verde (17 min walk)
Rato • Lines: Amarela (23 min walk)