Pantheon of the Patriarchs of Lisbon, Lisbon

Name: Pantheon of the Patriarchs of Lisbon
Address: Lisbon, Portugal

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Pantheon of the Patriarchs of Lisbon, Lisbon

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The Pantheon of the Patriarchs of Lisbon, also known simply as the Pantheon of the Patriarchs, is the final resting place of the majority of the Cardinal-Patriarchs of Lisbon. It is located in the Monastery of São Vicente de Fora in the Alfama district of Lisbon, Portugal. The room is a simple chapel, mostly unadorned save for a stone altar. Even though it was planned since the 19th century, it was only built in the 1950s, and it is mostly unadorned save for a plain stone altar. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 38°42'53"N, 9°7'38"W

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São Vicente (São Vicente de Fora)Lisbon Portugal

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Pantheon of the Patriarchs of Lisbon – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: São Jorge Castle, Monastery of São Vicente de Fora, Lisbon Cathedral, Panteão Nacional.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Pantheon of the Patriarchs of Lisbon?

Nearby attractions include Pantheon of the House of Braganza, Lisbon (1 min walk), Monastery of São Vicente de Fora, Lisbon (2 min walk), Mercado de Santa Clara, Lisbon (3 min walk), Panteão Nacional, Lisbon (4 min walk).

How to get to Pantheon of the Patriarchs of Lisbon by public transport?

The nearest stations to Pantheon of the Patriarchs of Lisbon:

Tram

Voz do Operário • Lines: 28E (3 min walk)
Calçada de São Vicente • Lines: 28E (3 min walk)

Bus

Mercado de Santa Clara • Lines: 734, 797, 797N (3 min walk)
Rua do Paraíso • Lines: 10B, 712, 734 (4 min walk)

Train

Lisboa Santa Apolónia (6 min walk)
Lisbon-Santa Apolónia Station (7 min walk)

Metro

Santa Apolónia • Lines: Azul (7 min walk)
Martim Moniz • Lines: Verde (14 min walk)

Ferry

Cais do Sodré • Lines: Ferries da Transtejo (32 min walk)