Parish of Penha de França

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The Parish of Penha de França, whose name comes from its patron saint, Nossa Senhora da Penha de França, is located in the northeast part of central Lisbon. The parish was created in 1918 by the merger of the parishes of Beato, Santa Engrácia and São Jorge de Arroios.

The Parish of Penha de França is the eighth most populous parish in the municipality of Lisbon.





The Parish of Penha de França extends from the right bank of the Tagus River (southeast) to the Miradouro da Peña de France.

The Freguesia de Penha de França is located in the extreme west (southwest) of the City of Lisbon. From the Cathedral of Lisbon to the Padrão dos Descobrimentos Monument, in Belém, are 9.2 km away.

Area and Population

Growth of the resident population
With 2.71 km², the Parish of Penha de França has a population of 28,485 inhabitants (INE, 2021). In 2011, the parish had 27,967 inhabitants (idem), having seen growth in population resident during this period.

Tourist attractions

In the Freguesia de Penha de França is a popular and residential neighborhood, relatively quiet. And, in fact, still undiscovered by Portuguese or foreign tourists.
However, there are some points of interest. Among the attractions for visitors, the highlights are: the Miradouro da Penha de França, the Miradouro do Monte Agudo, the few churches, including the Baroque Church of Nossa Senhora da Penha de França, the bars and restaurants.

Penha de França Viewpoint

The Miradouro da Penha de França, located on Rua Marquês da Silva, is a little better known than the following offers an interesting and new view of the City of Lisbon. The sunset makes the Stretched to these viewpoints an unmissable visit.

Mount Agudo Viewpoint

As for the Miradouro do Monte Agudo, located on Rua Heliodoro Salgado, there are those who claim to have better view than the foregoing. When the sun sets over Parque de Monsanto, the view is incredible. reason to take advantage and cool off at the kiosk that works there.

Location

With the River Tagus to the southeast, the Parish of Penha de França is limited to the north by the Parish of Areeiro, to the northeast and east, with the Parish of Beato, to the west, with the Parish of Arroios and, to the south, with the Parish of São Vicente.

Other Attractions

The Church and Convent of Madre de Deus (National Tile Museum), Fort or Bastion of Santa Apolónia (remains), Alto de São João Cemetery; convents, churches and many other attractions.

Mouzinho de Albuquerque Avenue

Avenida Mouzinho de Albuquerque is one of the main arteries of the parish and of Lisbon, towards northwest-southeast. To the east of the parish, Avenida Infante D. Henrique goes north, along the River Tagus.

+ Information

• Address: Travessa do Calado, nº 2
• Telephone: 218 160 720
• Official Link: JF from Penha de França
• Social networks: www.facebook/FreguesiaPenhaDeFranca/ , Instagram: @jfpenhafranca
• Contact by email: geral@jf-penhafranca.pt
• Opening hours:
  9:00 am to 6:00 pm, Monday to Friday

Penha de França Parish Guide

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