Parish of Beato

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The Freguesia do Beato, in the east zone of the capital, its name originates from "Frei António da Conceição, friar of the Convent of Santo António de Xabregas, who lived here at the end of the 16th century. He gained a reputation for holiness, so the people called him Beato, designation that was extended to the convent and later to the whole territory". [Lisbon City Council]


In Freguesia do Beato, port activity (Port on the Tagus River) and cargo is of great importance for the local economy.

The Freguesia do Beato is the fourth least populated parish in Lisbon.





Freguesia de Beato is located in the east (southeast) of the city of Lisbon. Avenida Infante Dom Henrique and the Port of Lisbon mark the riverside side of the parish (see image below).

Area and Population

Small drop in resident population
With 2.46 km², the Parish of Beato has a population of 12,185 inhabitants (INE, 2021). In 2011, the parish had 12,737 inhabitants (idem), having had a small drop in population resident during this period.

Tourist attractions

The Church and Convent of Grilo, the Palace of Grilo, the Convent of São Francisco de Xabregas, the Convent of São Bento de Xabregas, the Madre de Deus Convent (see below), the Xabregas Palace and other attractions.

Madre Deus

The Mother of God Convent, from the beginning of the 16th century, belonged to the nuns of the Order of Santa Clara. As the religious orders were abolished by the Marquis of Pombal, the building is currently occupied by the National Tile Museum. National Monument, the National Tile Museum is a unmissable visit. Find out more: National Tile Museum

Location

With the River Tagus to the south and southeast, the parish of Beato is limited, to the north and northeast with the Parish of Marvila, northwest with the Parish of Arroios, west and southwest with the Parish from Penha de France.

+ Information

• Address: Rua de Xabregas, 67 – 1st
• Telephone: 218 681 107
• Official Link: JF do Beato
• Contact by email: geral@jf-beato.pt
• Facebook: www.facebook.com/freguesiabeato/
• Instagram: @junta_de_freguesia_do_beato
• Opening hours: from 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday

Beato Parish Guide

To get to know Beato better, check out our Beato Parish Guide!

Lisbon Region

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