Lisbon Region, Administrative region on the western coast of Portugal
Description
The Lisbon Region is an administrative area on Portugal's western coast encompassing 18 municipalities, including the capital and significant towns such as Sintra and Cascais. The territory combines coastal cities, mountain villages, and river valleys with varied landscapes.
History
The area became an independent statistical zone in 2002 after separating from the former Lisbon and Tagus Valley administrative region. This restructuring allowed for better organizational management of the municipalities.
Culture
The region holds several monasteries and religious sites that shaped local spiritual life over centuries. These places remain important focal points for understanding how people here have lived and gathered together.
Practical
You can reach the region by plane with international connections, or by trains and buses connecting the municipalities together. Plan several days to visit different locations, as they spread across a larger area.
Did you know?
The Tagus River reaches the sea here and forms a large estuary with wetlands and salt marshes that attract rare bird species. This natural landscape sits right next to urban centers, making the contrast between city and nature very visible.
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Belém Tower
7.2 km
Quinta da Regaleira
24.7 km
Estádio da Luz
6.7 km
Praça do Comércio
115 m
Jerónimos Monastery
6.2 km
25 de Abril Bridge
4.1 km
Pena Palace
23.9 km
Pastéis de Belém
6 km
Padrão dos Descobrimentos
6.3 km
Castle of Saint George
792 m
Lisbon Oceanarium
7.3 km
Vasco da Gama Bridge
10.1 km
Estádio José Alvalade
6.4 km
Palace of Mafra
30.5 km
Sanctuary of Christ the King
4.4 km
Cape Roca
32.6 km
Santa Justa Lift
651 m
Estádio Nacional
10.9 km
Praia de Santo Amaro
15.5 km
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832 m
Church of Santa Engrácia
1.3 km
MEO Arena
7.7 km
Miradouro de Santa Luzia
692 m
Águas Livres Aqueduct
3.5 km
Castle of the Moors
24 km
Jardim de São Pedro de Alcântara
1.2 km
Circuito do Estoril
23 km
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