Odivelas, Municipality in Lisbon metropolitan area, Portugal.
Description
Odivelas is a municipality in the Lisbon metropolitan area that extends across residential neighborhoods and pine forests. The center is shaped by the historic monastery, while the periphery transitions into gentler, wooded landscapes.
History
King Denis founded the monastery in 1295, making Odivelas an important religious center. The 1755 earthquake caused severe damage to the building, but it was later restored and remains a landmark today.
Culture
The Monastery of São Dinis shapes the town center and reflects the religious importance this place held since medieval times. The church and surrounding buildings show how significant this monastery was for the local community.
Practical
Odivelas sits about 10 kilometers from central Lisbon and is well connected by tram and bus lines. Most attractions are reachable on foot from the town center, and the area has several parking options for visitors.
Did you know?
The name Odivelas comes from a playful royal story: King Denis visited the monastery at night, and his wife would ask if he was going to see 'them.' Over time, this casual question became the name of the place itself. It reveals how a simple royal exchange shaped the identity of an entire town.
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Estádio José Alvalade
4.7 km
Monastery of São Dinis de Odivelas
971 m
Palácio do Correio-Mor
3.1 km
Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Luz
4.4 km
National Museum of Costume
3.2 kmNational Institute of Health Dr. Ricardo Jorge
4.3 kmForte da Ameixoeira
3.1 kmTobis Portuguesa S.A.
4.3 km
Conventinho Farm
2.9 km
Santa Teresa de Jesus de Carnide convent
4.3 km
Igreja do Santíssimo Nome de Jesus, Matriz de Odivelas
944 m
Colégio de Santa Doroteia
5.1 km
National Theatre and Dance Museum
3.2 km
Anta das Pedras Grandes
3.2 km
Monteiro-Mor Quinta
4.4 km
Igreja de São João Baptista
3.2 km
Parque Botânico do Monteiro-Mor
3.1 km
Teatro Armando Cortez
4.4 km
Memorial de Odivelas
1.1 km
Costume Museum
3.2 km
Centro Cultural da Malaposta
1.8 km
Villa Sousa
4.8 km
Jardim Teixeira Rebelo
4.3 km
Suddenly
3.7 kmRoman villa of Quinta da Bolacha
5.6 kmRoman villa of Almoinhas
2.5 km
Golf Club Paço do Lumiar
2.7 km
Igreja da Póvoa de Santo Adrião
2.1 km
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