Alfragide Towers, Amadora

Name: Alfragide Towers
Address: Amadora, Portugal

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The Alfragide Towers are a set of residential buildings in Alfragide, Amadora, Portugal. The complex consists of three residential towers and a shopping centre at ground level, connecting the three buildings. It also contains an underground car park and a complex of swimming pools, currently unused. It is an example of brutalism-influenced architecture. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 38°43'59"N, 9°13'5"W

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Alfragide Towers – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Centro Colombo, Palácio Nacional da Ajuda, Estádio da Luz, Museu Benfica.

2.2 miNE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Centro Colombo, Lisbon
56 min walk • Centro Colombo is a beacon of modern retail and entertainment in Lisbon, Portugal. As one of the largest shopping centers in Europe, it has become a hub of activity for both locals and tourists alike. Opened in 1997, this expansive complex offers a comprehensive...
2.1 miSE
19th-century royal palace now museum
Palácio Nacional da Ajuda, Lisbon
53 min walk • The Palácio Nacional da Ajuda is a monument to the opulence of the Portuguese monarchy, nestled in the historic heart of Lisbon, Portugal. This grandiose neoclassical palace, built in the 19th century, serves as a museum and a testament to the rich cultural heritage...
2.2 miNE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Estádio da Luz, Lisbon
58 min walk • Estádio da Luz, also known as the Stadium of Light, is an iconic sport venue located in Lisbon, Portugal. It serves as the home ground for S.L. Benfica, one of the most prominent football clubs in the country. The stadium's name, which translates to "Stadium of...
2.2 miNE
Museum, Specialty museum
Museu Benfica, Lisbon
57 min walk • Immersed in the heart of Lisbon, the Museu Benfica, also known as the Cosme Damião Museum, stands as a modern shrine to sports, history, and culture. Dedicated to the storied Portuguese football club Sport Lisboa e Benfica, this museum offers a deep dive into the...
2.2 miS
Sport venue, Sport, Football
Estádio do Restelo, Lisbon
56 min walk • Nestled in the historic Belem district of Lisbon, the Estádio do Restelo stands as a proud monument to Portuguese sports and culture. This iconic sport venue, primarily used for football matches, is the home ground of Belenenses – one of Portugal's oldest football...
2.2 miSE
Park
Tapada da Ajuda, Lisbon
56 min walk • Tapada da Ajuda is a green space located in Lisbon, in the parish of Alcântara. It occupies a walled area of one hundred hectares, of free entrance. The main entrance is located on Calçada da Tapada, in the Ajuda area.
2.1 miE
Grand palace rich with azulejo tiling
Palácio Fronteira, Lisbon
53 min walk • The Palace of the Marquesses of Fronteira is a Portuguese palace located in Lisbon, Portugal.
1.4 miE
Large, wooded park with hiking trails
Monsanto Forest Park, Lisbon
36 min walk • Monsanto Forest Park is a municipal protected forest in Lisbon, Portugal, the largest green patch in the city, with almost 1000 ha. It offers a well diversified tree-covered area to the Portuguese capital. Many species were introduced in the Monsanto Hills during the reforesting period.
2.1 miN
Archaeological site
Roman villa of Quinta da Bolacha, Amadora
55 min walk • The Roman villa of Quinta da Bolacha is a Roman villa in the civil parish of Falagueira-Venda Nova, municipality of Amadora, with an occupation dating from the 3rd and 4th century. It is commonly associated with the nearby Roman aqueduct, as well as the agricultural activities and Chalcedony mining occurring in the district.
2 miS
Forts and castles
Fort of Alto do Duque, Lisbon
52 min walk • The Fort of Alto do Duque is located 75 meters above sea level at the southwestern tip of the Monsanto Forest Park, in the parish of Ajuda, in Portugal's capital of Lisbon.
2 miS
Museum, History museum
Museu Nacional de Etnologia, Lisbon
52 min walk • The National Museum of Ethnology is an ethnology museum in Lisbon, Portugal. The museum holds in its collections the most relevant ethnographic heritage in Portugal. It is responsible for the safeguarding and management of nearly half a million items.