Parish of Belém

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All Parishes of Lisbon

The Parish of Belém was created with the merger of the parishes of São Francisco Xavier and Santa Maria de Belém in the west of Lisbon. Here are 3 of the most iconic symbols of Lisbon and of Portugal: the Belém Tower, the Monument to the Discoveries and the Jerónimos Monastery.

The Parish of Belém is located in the extreme west (southwest) of the City of Lisbon. From the Cathedral of Lisbon to the Padrão dos Descobrimentos Monument, in Belém, are 9.2 km away. The former Parish of Santa Maria de Belém is one of the most visited places by tourists passing through the city of Lisbon.

Area and Population

Stable resident population
With 10.43 km², the Parish of Belém has a population of 16,549 inhabitants (INE, 2021). In 2011, the parish had 16,528 inhabitants (idem), with practically no drop in population resident during this period.

Tourist attractions

The Tower of Belém, Monument to the Discoveries, Jerónimos Monastery, Praça do Império, Centro Cultural de Belém and other attractions.

Jeronimo Monastery

The Mosteiro dos Jerônimos, a grandiose architectural monument of the Portuguese capital, was built by D. Manuel I and the works, begun in 1501, lasted a century. The Mosteiro dos Jerônimos is a unmissable visit.

The MAAT

MAAT - Museum of Art, Architecture and Technology is a new museum in Lisbon, located in the Parish of Belém, on the right on the Tagus River.

What to see in the Parish of Belém

Some of the main tourist attractions in the City of Lisbon.
See also: Historical Center of Lisbon

Location

With the River Tagus to the south and southeast, the Parish of Belém is limited to the north by the Parish of Benfica, to the northeast and east, with the Parish of Ajuda, to the southeast, with the Parish of Alcântara, and to the west and northwest, with the municipality of Oeiras.

What to do in the Parish of Belém

Walking tours and visits to the main attractions of the Parish of Belém. See also: Historical Center of Lisbon

About the Parish of Belém

The Parish of Belém was once a stronghold of Lisbon's upper-middle and upper classes. Neighborhood with buildings signed by well-known Portuguese architects.

A bit of history

Place of greatest importance for the history of Lisbon and Portugal. More recently, the Parish of Belém was created in 2012, with the merger of the parishes of S. Joseph, Heart of Jesus and Saint Mamede.

Attractions of the Parish of Belém

Among the attractions of its rich historical and religious heritage, the following stand out:

• the Belém Tower, postcard of Lisbon and Portugal

• the Monument to the Discoveries

• the Jerónimos Monastery, one of the main monuments of the city

• the Walk along the Tagus River

• MAAT - Museum of Art, Architecture and Technology

• the CCB - Belém Cultural Center

What to do in the Parish of Belém

As a traditional historic district, the main options for activities are bars and restaurants, walks in the squares, shopping and visiting the main tourist attractions in the Historical Center of Lisbon

Important urban roads

In addition to two metro stations (Rossio and Praça do Comércio stations), large avenues and streets pass by Misericórdia, as Avenida da Ribeira das Naus, Avenida de Brasília, Avenida 24 de Julho, Praça das Flores, among others.

+ Information

• Address/Address: Largo Jerónimos 3
• Telephone: 210 132 330
• Official Link: JF de Belém

Lisbon Region

For those who stay a little longer, discovering the surroundings and the Greater Lisbon is also an unmissable program.

• Cascais
• Estoril
• Sintra
• Caldas da Rainha
• Alcobaça
• Batalha
• Fátima
• Arrábida
• Óbidos
• Oeiras
• Mafra
• Setúbal
• Tomar
• Nazaré
• Peniche
• Torres Vedras