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Jeronimos Monastery
A UNESCO masterpiece of Manueline architecture in Belem, built to celebrate Vasco da Gama's successful voyage to India.
6 km · about 10 min drive
Lisbon, Portugal · Europe
Benfica works well as a base: 7km from Tram 28 Route, Lisbon.
Benfica is a town located in Lisbon, Portugal. With a population of 36,985, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Benfica sits in Portugal, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Lisbon time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Benfica to your route.
Benfica (locally [bɐ̃jˈfikɐ]) is a freguesia (civil parish) and district of Lisbon, the capital of Portugal. Located in northern Lisbon, Benfica is west of São Domingos de Benfica, Carnide, and Campolide, north of Belém, Ajuda, and Alcântara, and directly east of Lisbon's border with Amadora. The population in 2011Read more
was 36,985,
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Benfica is located in Lisbon, Portugal, Europe. The coordinates are 38.7509 latitude, -9.2028 longitude.
Benfica has a population of approximately 36,985 people, making it a town in Portugal.
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A UNESCO masterpiece of Manueline architecture in Belem, built to celebrate Vasco da Gama's successful voyage to India.
6 km · about 10 min drive
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A revived industrial complex of street art, design shops and cafés tucked beneath the 25 de Abril bridge.
6 km · about 10 min drive
cafe
The original 1837 bakery behind Lisbon's legendary warm custard tarts, a near-obligatory pilgrimage.
6 km · about 10 min drive
castle
A Moorish castle occupying a commanding hilltop overlooking the historic centre of Lisbon and the Tagus River.
7 km · about 15 min drive
famous road
Lisbon's iconic vintage yellow tram rattling through the city's steepest and most atmospheric historic neighborhoods.
7 km · about 15 min drive
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A fortified Manueline-style tower standing at the water's edge of the Tagus River, a symbol of Portugal's Age of Discovery.
7 km · about 15 min drive
bridge
A red suspension bridge evoking the Golden Gate, soaring across the Tagus into southern Lisbon.
7 km · about 15 min drive
scenic viewpoint
Lisbon's highest viewpoint, a quiet terrace surveying castle, river and rooftops at sunset.
7 km · about 15 min drive
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