Parish of Benfica

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The Benfica Parish is located northwest of the historic center of Lisbon. in the territory the parish is a good part of the Parque Florestal de Monsanto. The highlight of this parish is the football club which bears your name.

The Benfica Parish it is the third most populous parish in the municipality of Lisbon.

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A green parish
Benfica comprises about 2/3 of the green area of Parque Florestal de Monsanto

The Freguesia do Benfica, located in the extreme west of the City of Lisbon, is the western border of the municipality of Lisbon. From the Sé de Lisboa to the parish headquarters are 11 km away by car. The former Parish of Santa Maria de Belém is one of the most visited places by tourists passing through the city of Lisbon. To the neighboring town from Amadora, it is only 3 km.

Area and Population

Declining resident population
With 8.03 km², the Parish of Benfica has a population of 35,367 inhabitants (INE, 2021). In 2011, the parish had 36,985 inhabitants (idem), with a drop in population resident during this period.

Tourist attractions

Among the attractions of the Parish of Benfica stand out:

• the Monsanto Forest Park,

• the Our Lady of Amparo Church,

• the Portas de Benfica,

• shopping at Colombo Shopping Center,

among other attractions.

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Monsanto Forest Park

The Parque Florestal de Monsanto, a real green lung in the center of Lisbon, has 1000 hectares of protected vegetation. Located in the Serra de Monsanto, the park's area corresponds to about 10% of the area of the municipality of Lisbon. It is the largest Portuguese forest park. Adapted for walking and sports such as cycling, trails for all-terrain bicycles (BTT). Find out more: Monsanto Forest Park

Location

The Parish of Benfica is limited to the north by Parish of Carnide and with the municipality of Amadora, with this same municipality also to the west; to the east, with São Domingos de Benfica and Parish of Campolide, to the southwest with the parish of Belém. To the south, with the Freguesia da Ajuda, to the southeast with Alcântara.

+ Information

• Address: Av. Gomes Pereira 17, 1549-019 Lisbon
• Telephone: +351 21 712 3000
• Official Link: JF do Beato

Guia da Freguesia de Benfica

Para conhecer melhor a Freguesia de Benfica, visite o site:
Guia da Freguesia de Benfica !

Região de Lisboa

Para quem fica um pouco mais de tempo, descobrir os arredores e a Grande Lisboa também, é um programa imperdível.