Parish of São Domingos de Benfica

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The parish of São Domingos de Benfica was created with the assignment of land from the parish Benfica and São Sebastião da Pedreira; is located in the west zone of Lisbon. The parish of São Domingos de Benfica covers the largest green area in Lisbon, Monsanto (Mount Santo).


In the Parish of São Domingos de Benfica, with varied historical heritage, the Garden stands out Lisbon Zoo (read more below).





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Area and Population

Decline in resident population
With 4.29 km², the Parish of São Domingos de Benfica has a population of 34,081 inhabitants (INE, 2021). In 2011, the parish had 33,043 inhabitants (idem), having had a drop in population resident during this period.

Tourist attractions

The Convent of São Domingos de Benfica, the Águas Livres Aqueduct, the Lisbon Zoo, the National Museum de Música and Estádio da Luz (Benfica) are among the main tourist attractions.
Learn more: Tourist Attractions in São Domingos de Benfica

Lisbon Zoo

The Jardim Zoológico de Lisboa, one of the postcards of Lisbon, located in Marechal Humberto Delgado Square, in São Domingos de Benfica, end date XIX century. "Inaugurated in 1884, the Jardim Zoológico de Lisboa was the first park with fauna and flora of the Iberian Peninsula" [Lisbon Zoo].

Location

The Parish of São Domingos de Benfica is limited to the north by the Parishes of Carnide and Lumiar, to the northeast and east, with the Parish of Alvalade, to the southeast, with the Parish of Avenidas Novas, to the south with Campolide and to the west and southwest, with the Parish of Benfica.

Tourist attractions

The Convent of São Domingos de Benfica, the Lisbon Zoo, the National Museum de Música and Estádio da Luz (Benfica) are among the main tourist attractions.
Learn more: Tourist Attractions in São Domingos de Benfica

National Museum of Music

The National Museum of Music in Lisbon, located in the Parish of São Domingos de Benfica, has a rich collection, with highlight for his collection of musical instruments. This collection is considered one of the most important in Europe.

+ Information

• Address: R. Lúcio de Azevedo 12A
• Telephone: 217 248 610
• Official Link: JF de São Domingos de Benfica

Guide to the Parish of São Domingos de Benfica

To find out more about the Parish of São Domingos de Benfica, visit the website:
São Domingos de Benfica Parish Guide !

Lisbon Region

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