Belém, Lisbon
Belém (Portuguese pronunciation: [bɨˈlɐ̃j]) is a freguesia (civil parish) and district of Lisbon, the capital of Portugal. Belém is located in western Lisbon, to the west of Ajuda and Alcântara and directly east of Lisbon's border with Oeiras. Belém is famous as a museum district, as the home of many of the most notable monuments of Lisbon and Portugal alike, such as the Belém Tower, the Jerónimos Monastery, the Padrão dos Descobrimentos, and Belém Palace (official residence of the President of Portugal). The population in 2011 was 16,528.
Belém | |
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Clockwise: Jerónimos Monastery; the Padrão dos Descobrimentos, Belém Docks; Belém National Palace; Belém Tower. | |
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| Coordinates: 38.699°N 9.209°W | |
| Country | Portugal |
| Region | Lisbon |
| Metropolitan area | Lisbon |
| District | Lisbon |
| Municipality | Lisbon |
| Area | |
| • Total | 10.43 km2 (4.03 sq mi) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 16,528 |
| • Density | 1,600/km2 (4,100/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC±00:00 (WET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+01:00 (WEST) |
| Postal code | 1400 |
| Area code | 213 |
| Patron | Santa Maria de Belém |
| Website | http://jf-belem.pt |
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