Parish of Carnide

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The parish of Carnide, of very ancient origin, was created in 1279, as a large rural parish northwest of Lisbon. I also understood Pontinha and Casal Falcão.


Carnide, with just over 18,000 inhabitants, is the fifteenth most populous parish from Lisbon.





The Parish of Carnide is located in the extreme northwest of the City of Lisbon. From the Cathedral of Lisbon It is 10.8 km to JF de Carnide by car. Carnide is a frontier parish: further west, is the municipality of Odivelas.

Area and Population

Declining resident population
With 3.69 km², the Parish of Carnide has a population of 18,029 inhabitants (INE, 2021). In 2011, the parish had 19,218 inhabitants (idem), with a drop in population resident during this period.

Low population density
With 4,886 inhabitants per km², the small parish of Carnide has a density population slightly below the average of parishes in the Portuguese capital.

Residential neighborhood
From an old parish with a rural vocation, Carnide (which once belonged to the former municipality of Belém) has become a peaceful, safe and pleasant place to live. In 2011 it had more than 23,000 inhabitants having, since then, lost more than 20% of its resident population in 10 years.

Attractions of Carnide

Highlights of Carnide attractions include the mall Centro Comercial Colombo, the former Palace of the Counts of Mesquitela, the Military College, the Convent of Santa Teresa de Jesus de Carnide, Quinta das Mercês, the Church of Nossa Senhora da Luz and other attractions.

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Lisbon Technological Center

In Carnide is located LISPOLIS, the Centro Tecnológico de Lisboa, or Lisbon Technological Park; its about an incubator: "We support ideas, startups and scale-ups · We welcome companies coming from acceleration programs and incubation" in the heart of the parish.

Find out more: LISPOLIS, Carnide

Sanctuary of Our Lady of Light

The Church of Our Lady of Light, also known as the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Light it is of great importance not only religious but also historical: there is the tomb of Infanta D. Maria. O set is declared a National Monument.
Find out more: Church of Our Lady of Light

The Colombo Shopping Center

Centro Comercial Colombo is an excellent option for shopping in the parish. There are more than 400 convenience stores and services, supermarket (Continente). It is worth checking. Good shopping!





Learn more: What to do in Carnide

Where to eat in the Parish of Carnide

Check out our selection of restaurants, bars and cafes where you can chat with friends and enjoy snacks. and dishes of Portuguese cuisine.

Learn more: Where to eat in Carnide

Location

The parish of Carnide 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 Carnide

Walking tours and visits to the main attractions of the Parish of Carnide, with emphasis on the Miradouro da Serra da Luz, for nature lovers.


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Practice sports in Carnide

In Carnide you can practice your favorite sport.

About the Parish of Carnide

The Parish of Carnide, in the past, was already a stronghold of wealthy classes, due to its climate and tranquility, more recently, of the Lisbon middle class. This "great village" squeezed between the center of Lisbon and the dormitory municipality of Odivelas has attracted new inhabitants.

Metro Stations
The presence of three subway stations - in addition to the Carris buses (buses), makes commuting much easier. journeys between the center of the Portuguese capital and the parish of Carnide.

A bit of history

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

Luz
The housing nucleus of Luz played an important role in the consolidation and development from the parish of Carnide. The construction of the Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Luz, in Largo da Luz, was one of the factors that boosted its growth.

Fair of Light
One of the oldest fairs in Portugal, it takes place in Largo da Luz every October, since the 16th century.

Attractions of the Parish of Carnide

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

• Quinta das Mercês

• the Colombo Shopping Center

• the Colégio Militar and its historical surroundings

• the Convent of Santa Teresa de Jesus

• the old Carnide district

• the Church of Our Lady of Light in Carnide

• the Church of São Lourenço de Carnide

• Largo da Luz, Jardim da Luz and Feira da Luz

Learn more: Attractions of Carnide

What to do in the Parish of Carnide

As a traditional residential neighborhood, "a big village" at the gates of the municipality of Odivelas, the main options for activities are bars and restaurants, walks in the squares, shopping and visiting the main Carnide attractions (see above).

Learn more: What to do in Carnide

Important urban roads

In addition to the subway (Carnide, Pontinha, Colégio Militar/Luz stations), large avenues and streets pass through the parish, such as Avenida das Nações Unidas, Avenida Eusébio da Silva Ferreira, Avenida do Colégio Militar, Largo da Luz, Estrada da Circunvalação among many others.

+ Information

• Address/Address: Largo Pimenteiras 6
• Telephone: 217 121 330
• Official Link: JF de Carnide • Social networks: www.facebook.com/jfcarnide/ , Instagram: @jfcarnide
• Contact by email: anossajunta@jf-carnide.ptp
• Opening hours:
  From 9am to 12pm and from 2pm to 5pm, Monday to Friday

Lisbon Region

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