castle
Castelo de São Jorge
A Moorish castle occupying a commanding hilltop overlooking the historic centre of Lisbon and the Tagus River.
2 km · about 5 min drive
Lisbon, Portugal · Europe
Santos-o-Velho works well as a base: 2km from Tram 28 Route, Lisbon.
Santos-o-Velho is a town located in Lisbon, Portugal. With a population of 4,013, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Santos-o-Velho 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 Santos-o-Velho to your route.
Santos-o-Velho (Portuguese pronunciation: [ˈsɐ̃tuz u ˈvɛʎu]) is a former freguesia (civil parish) of Lisbon, Portugal, with an area of 0.51 km2 and 4,013 inhabitants (2001). It has a population density of 7899.6 inhabitants/km2. At the administrative reorganization of Lisbon on 8 December 2012 it became part of theRead more
parish Estrela.
It is one of the best preserved historical parts of Lisbon, including Madragoa (former village in the outskirts of Central Lisbon), the Museum of Ancient Art, and many former convents and palaces (in which the current French Embassy in included).
Well-known streets of this parish are Rua das Trinas, Rua do Guarda-Mor, Rua do Quelhas, Rua das Praças, and Avenida 24 de Julho.
It is also known for its lively nightlife.
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Santos-o-Velho is located in Lisbon, Portugal, Europe. The coordinates are 38.7069 latitude, -9.1561 longitude.
Santos-o-Velho has a population of approximately 4,013 people, making it a town in Portugal.
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8 notable places within an hour's drive.
castle
A Moorish castle occupying a commanding hilltop overlooking the historic centre of Lisbon and the Tagus River.
2 km · about 5 min drive
famous road
Lisbon's iconic vintage yellow tram rattling through the city's steepest and most atmospheric historic neighborhoods.
2 km · about 5 min drive
landmark
Lisbon's oldest neighborhood, a labyrinth of narrow cobbled alleys, fado music halls, and tiled facades tumbling down to the Tagus.
2 km · about 5 min drive
landmark
Lisbon's grand riverside square, framed by arcades and a triumphal arch opening onto the Tagus.
2 km · about 5 min drive
landmark
A revived industrial complex of street art, design shops and cafés tucked beneath the 25 de Abril bridge.
2 km · about 5 min drive
restaurant
Lisbon's temple of shellfish since 1956 on Avenida Almirante Reis: garlic prawns, percebes and giant scarlet carabineiros in a roaring three-floor beer hall, finished the traditional way with a steak sandwich for dessert. Expect a queue.
2 km · about 5 min drive
landmark
78-metre monument inspired by Christ the Redeemer standing above the Tagus River estuary with arms outstretched toward Lisbon.
3 km · about 5 min drive
bridge
A red suspension bridge evoking the Golden Gate, soaring across the Tagus into southern Lisbon.
3 km · about 5 min drive
April to October
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