Parish of Misericórdia

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The parish of Misericórdia was created with the merger of the parishes of Encarnação, Santa Catarina, Mercês and São Paulo in the Lisbon Historic Center area.
Here is the famous and charming Bairro Alto, one of the liveliest places at night in the City from Lisbon.

The parish of Misericórdia is the least populated parish of the municipality of Lisbon.

Area and Population

Significant drop in resident population
With 2.19 km², the Parish of Misericórdia has a population of 9,660 inhabitants (INE, 2021). In 2011, the parish had 13,044 inhabitants (idem), having had a significant drop (-25.94%) in the population resident during this period.

Tourist attractions

The Ascensor da Bica, Ascensor da Glória, Bairro Alto, Bica dos Olhos, several fountains, Convent of Jesus, Convent of Cardinals and other convents and churches. See: Historical Center of Lisbon

Bairro Alto

Bairro Alto, with its picturesque streets and 16th-century urban structure, is one of the best neighborhoods in Lisbon nightlife. In addition, it is classified as a Public Interest Set.

Important urban roads

In addition to two metro stations (Rossio and Praça do Comércio stations), large avenues and streets pass by Misericórdia, as Avenida da Ribeira das Naus, Avenida de Brasília, Avenida 24 de Julho, Praça das Flores, among others.

+ Information

• Address: Largo Dr. António de Sousa Macedo 7-d
• Telephone: 213 929 800
• Official Link: JF de Misericórdia
• Social networks: www.facebook.com/juntadefreguesiadamisericordia/ , Instagram: @jf_misericordia
• Contact by email: geral@jf-misericordia.pt
• Opening hours:
  From 9:00 to 13:00 and from 14:00 to 18:00, from Monday to Friday

Misericórdia Parish Guide

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

Lisbon Region

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