Almada

Almada, Cova da Piedade, Pragal e Cacilhas is a civil parish in the municipality of , in the district of . It was formed in 2013 from the merger of the former parishes of Almada, , and , and covers an area of 6.15 square kilometres.
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  • Type: Locality with 48,600 residents
  • Description: civil parish in Almada
  • Also known as: “Almada, Cova da Piedade, Pragal e Cacilhas”, “Uniao das freguesias de Almada, Cova da Piedade, Pragal e Cacilhas”, and “União das freguesias de Almada, Cova da Piedade, Pragal e Cacilhas”

Places of Interest

Highlights include 25th April bridge and Christ the King.

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The 25 de Abril Bridge is a suspension bridge connecting the city of , capital of , with the municipality of on the left bank of the Tagus River.

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The Sanctuary of is a Catholic monument and shrine dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus Christ overlooking the city of situated in , in .

Museum
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The Museu Nacional de Arte Antiga, also known in English as the , is a national art museum located in . With over 40,000 items spanning a vast collection of painting, sculpture, goldware, furniture, textiles, ceramics, and prints, MNAA is one of the most visited museums in Portugal.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Belém and Lisbon.

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is a district in , .

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is the capital of situated on seven hills at the wide mouth of the river Tagus where it meets the Atlantic Ocean. With 545,000 residents in the city and 3.0 million in the Region and a thriving mix of Portugal's rich history and vivid…

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is a district in , . Beyond itself, the district includes other neighbourhoods, notably Chiado and Príncipe Real.

Almada

Latitude
38.6753° or 38° 40′ 31″ north
Longitude
-9.1645° or 9° 9′ 52″ west
Population
48,600
Elevation
51 metres (167 feet)
Open location code
8CCGMRGP+45
Geo­Names ID
12573487
Wiki­data ID
Q17419943
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