Best Neighborhoods in Lisbon

Lisbon Neighborhoods

Parishes of Lisbon

For Lisboners or for those who love Lisbon it is a choice and a difficult decision to make. But it's not impossible. So, we went after what is said and written about the neighborhoods of the Portuguese capital. Follow below!
What to privilege? The history, the beauty or the facilities and services offered? Tough mission. For the first ones, the neighborhoods of the Historic Center appear to be the best places in the Portuguese capital.

For those who favor convenience, security and good services offered, the most modern neighborhoods, such as Parque das Nações, appear as the best places in the city of Lisbon to live. Let's review, below, the neighborhoods (or parishes) of the City of Lisbon.

1. Santo Antonio

In Freguesia de Santo Antônio, known for having the second meter most expensive square in Lisbon, the expensive and elegant Avenida da Liberdade, Praça Marquês de Pombal and neighboring streets offer comfort, good services (two subway stations) and downtown neighborhood. Expensive neighborhood, considered a luxury neighborhood in Lisbon.

2. Estrela

The Parish of Estrela, located east of the Sé (Cathedral) of Lisbon, is part of the Historic Center. Residential, quiet and safe place, well served by transport and other facilities, therefore considered a good place to live in Lisbon. Expensive neighborhood.

3. Belém

Parish of Belém concentrates power, faith, daring, conquest, culture and many spaces. A Imperio Square is an image of the former. are followed by Tower of Belém, the Monument to the Discoveries and the Jerónimos Monastery. The Bairro de Belém and the neighbor Bairro do Restelo are among the best in the capital, with security, tranquility, clean and with services and transport that make life easier in these areas. Expensive neighborhoods.

4. Alvalade

The Parish of Alvalade was created with the regrouping of the parishes of São João de Brito, Campo Grande and Alvalade; is located north of the Historic Center of Lisbon. The highlight for the parish of Alvalade is the Jardim (Park) of Campo Grande and the facilities of the University of Lisbon. Alvalade is considered one of the best neighborhoods in Lisbon.

5. Parque das Nações

The newest and most modern neighborhood in Lisbon. Situated in Parque das Nações Parish, northeast area of the Portuguese capital. It is an old industrial area completely renovated and transformed for the Lisbon International Exhibition, held in 1998. Many facilities and services, neighborhood clean and modern. Expensive neighborhood.

6. Avenidas Novas

Neighborhood and parish (Parish Avenidas Novas) in the heart of Lisbon. Considered a noble area of the capital, in Avenidas Novas there is a wide range of transport, services and is close to the Historic Center of Lisbon. Expensive neighborhood.

7. Campo de Ourique

Another neighborhood and parish (Campo de Ourique Parish) in the area central Lisbon. Residential neighborhood, considered noble, well served by transport and other facilities. Neighborhood Dear.

8. São Sebastião

Old quarter in the center of Lisbon whose origins date back to the 16th century, the current quarter is served by a train station. subway and has several facilities and services. It is part of Parish Avenidas Novas.

9. Chiado

Considered the most valued neighborhood in Lisbon, the city center neighborhood. In the heart of the Historic Center from Lisbon, with all the facilities in terms of transport and services, Chiado has everything to be a great option to live or invest in the Portuguese capital. It is part of Parish of Santa Maria Maior.

10. Arroios

Neighborhood and parish (Arroios Parish) in the central area of Lisbon.
Pleasant residential neighborhood, safe and with many transport facilities (subway station) and other services.

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