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District of Caramão
Lisbon District - Portugal

Portugal

Portugal, officially the Portuguese Republic, is a country located in Southwestern Europe, on the Iberian Peninsula. It is the westernmost country of mainland Europe, and is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the west and south and by Spain to the north and east. Apart from continental Portugal, the Portuguese Republic holds sovereignty over the Atlantic archipelagos of Azores and Madeira, which are autonomous regions of Portugal.

Located at 38.7, -9.18333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Estado Novo (Portugal)

The Estado Novo ("New State"), or the Second Republic, was the corporatist authoritarian regime installed in Portugal in 1933. It evolved from the Ditadura Nacional formed after the coup d'état of 28 May 1926 against the democratic but unstable First Republic. Together, the Ditadura Nacional and Estado Novo are reckoned as the Second Portuguese Republic.

Located at 38.7, -9.18333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Lusíada University

The Lusíada University is a Portuguese private university headquartered in Lisbon. The university's motto is sol lucet omnibus ("The sun shines over everyone").

Located at 38.6979, -9.19215 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Universities in Portugal, Universities in Angola, Education in Lisbon, Education in Angola, Educational institutions established in 1986

Circuito de Monsanto

The Circuito de Monsanto, or Monsanto Park Circuit, was a 5.440 km (3.380-mi) race track near Lisbon, Portugal which hosted the Portuguese Grand Prix. Built on parklands, the circuit was considered difficult to drive because it crossed so many different types of surfaces, including tramlines at one point. The track hosted numerous races from 1954 to 1959, but only one race qualified as a Formula One event: the 1959 Portuguese Grand Prix, won by Stirling Moss.

Located at 38.7197, -9.20306 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Formula One circuits, Portuguese Grand Prix, Motorsport venues in Portugal, Defunct motorsport venues

Lisbon District

Lisbon District is a district located in the South Central Portugal, the district capital is the city of Lisbon, also the national capital.

Located at 38.7, -9.18333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Lisbon District, Districts of Portugal, Alentejo

Siege of Lisbon

The Siege of Lisbon, from July 1 to October 25, 1147, was the military action that brought the city of Lisbon under definitive Portuguese control and expelled its Moorish overlords. The Siege of Lisbon was one of the few Christian victories of the Second Crusade—it was "the only success of the universal operation undertaken by the pilgrim army," i.e. the Second Crusade, according to the contemporary historian Helmold—and is seen as a pivotal battle of the wider Reconquista.

Located at 38.7, -9.18333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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1147 in Portugal, Sieges involving Portugal, Battles involving Morocco, Battles involving the Normans, Battles of the Reconquista, Battles of the Second Crusade, History of Lisbon, Sieges of the Crusades, Conflicts in 1147

First Portuguese Republic

The First Portuguese Republic spans a complex 16 year period in the history of Portugal, between the end of the period of constitutional monarchy marked by the 5 October 1910 revolution and the 28 May coup d'état of 1926. The last movement instituted a military dictatorship known as Ditadura Nacional (national dictatorship) that would be followed by the corporatist Estado Novo (new state) regime of António de Oliveira Salazar.

Located at 38.7, -9.18333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Anti-Catholicism in Portugal, Anticlericalism, States and territories established in 1910, States and territories disestablished in 1926, Political history of Portugal, Republicanism in Portugal, 20th century in Portugal, 1926 disestablishments, First Portuguese Republic

Ajuda (Lisbon)

Ajuda is a Portuguese civil parish in the municipality of Lisbon with an area 3.15 km and 17,961 inhabitants (in 2001); its density was 5707.3 inhabitants/km².

Located at 38.7075, -9.19833 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Parishes of Lisbon

Estádio do Restelo

The Estádio do Restelo is a multi-purpose stadium in Lisbon, Portugal. The stadium has a capacity of 25,000 people and was built in 1956. It is situated behind the world-renowned Jerónimos Monastery in the Lisbon district of Santa Maria de Belém. It is currently used mostly for football matches, by second division club Clube de Futebol "Os Belenenses". In 2000, American hard rock band Pearl Jam recorded a live album at the stadium.

Located at 38.7028, -9.20778 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Football venues in Portugal, C.F. Os Belenenses, Multi-purpose stadiums in Portugal, Sports venues in Lisbon

Grande Lisboa Subregion

Grande Lisboa (Greater Lisbon in English) is a Portuguese NUTS III subregion integrated in the Lisboa Region. It includes the capital city of Portugal - Lisbon. It is the main economical subregion of the country. It covers 1,376 km² and is the most populated and densely populated Portuguese subregion (2,042,326 inhabitants and 1,455 hab/km²).

Located at 38.7, -9.18333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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NUTS 3 Statistical Regions of Portugal

Kingdom of Portugal

The Kingdom of Portugal and the Algarves (Portuguese: Reino de Portugal e dos Algarves, Latin: Regnum Portugalliae et Algarbia), was Portugal's general designation under its monarchy. The kingdom was located in the west of the Iberian Peninsula, Europe and existed from 1139 to 1910. The monarchy in Portugal was abolished and replaced by the First Portuguese Republic after the 5 October 1910 revolution.

Located at 38.7, -9.18333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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States and territories established in 1139, States and territories disestablished in 1910, Former monarchies of Europe, Former kingdoms, Kingdom of Portugal

National Archaeology Museum (Lisbon)

The National Archaeology Museum of Lisbon (Portuguese: Museu Nacional de Arqueologia) is located in Lisbon, Portugal. It is one of the most important Portuguese museums dedicated to Archaeology. The museum was founded in 1893 by notable archaeologist José Leite de Vasconcelos, and since 1903 it occupies the Western wing of the Jerónimos Monastery, in the Belém district.

Located at 38.6973, -9.20706 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Archaeological museums in Portugal, Archaeology of Portugal, Museums in Lisbon

Afonso de Albuquerque Square

Afonso de Albuquerque Square (Portuguese: Praça Afonso de Albuquerque) is a public square in the Belém district of the city of Lisbon, Portugal. The square is located in front of Belém Palace, a 17th-18th century palace that nowadays serves as residence for the President of Portugal. The square is named after the first conqueror of India, Afonso de Albuquerque, and offers the best views of Belém Palace.

Located at 38.6966, -9.20035 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Squares in Lisbon

Navy Museum

The Navy Museum (Portuguese: Museu de Marinha) of Lisbon is dedicated to all aspects of the History of navigation in Portugal. The museum is administered by the Portuguese Navy and is located in the touristic district of Belém. It occupies a part of the neo-Manueline Western wing of the Jerónimos Monastery (together with the National Museum of Archaeology) as well as a modern annex built to the North of the monastery.

Located at 38.6971, -9.20814 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Museums in Lisbon, Maritime museums, Transport museums in Portugal

National Coach Museum

The National Coach Museum (Portuguese: Museu Nacional dos Coches) is located in the Belém district of Lisbon, in Portugal. The museum has one of the finest collections of historical carriages in the world, being one of the most visited museums of the city. The museum is housed in the old Horse Riding Arena of the Belém Palace, formerly a Royal Palace which is now the official residence of the President of Portugal.

Located at 38.6978, -9.19972 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Museums in Lisbon, Carriage museums, Transport museums in Portugal

Monsanto Forest Park

Monsanto Forest Park is a protected forest in Lisbon, Portugal, the largest green patch in the city, with almost 1000 ha (10 km2). It offers a well diversified tree-covered area to the Portuguese capital. A large number of species were introduced in Serra de Monsanto (Monsanto Hills) during the reforesting period. Due to climate and geological characteristics, they created a very interesting ecosystems in the urban patch of Lisbon (and surrounding municipalities).

Located at 38.7197, -9.20306 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Parks in Lisbon, Nature parks in Portugal, Forests of Portugal

Praça do Império

The Praça do Império (Portuguese for Empire Square) is a city square in Lisbon, Portugal. It measures about 280 m by 280, plus adjacent areas, and is the largest square in the Iberian Peninsula and one of the largest in Europe. Around the square are the Jerónimos Monastery and the Belém Cultural Center, the former being a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In the center of the square is a 3.300 m² garden with large fountain in the middle.

Located at 38.6964, -9.2075 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Squares in Lisbon, National squares

Astronomical Observatory of Lisbon

The Astronomical Observatory of Lisbon (Observatório Astronómico de Lisboa) is located in "Alcântara - Tapada da Ajuda", in the city of Lisbon. It’s an institution that has been recognized internationally for the quality of its work in the field of positioning astronomy, since the 19th century.

Located at 38.7105, -9.18751 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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1983 Turkish embassy attack in Lisbon

The 1983 Turkish embassy attack was a terrorist attack on the Turkish embassy in Lisbon on 27 July 1983, which resulted in the death of 7 people, including all 5 attackers.

Located at 38.7073, -9.21562 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Terrorist incidents in 1983, Murder in 1983, 1983 in Portugal, Terrorist attacks attributed to Armenian militant groups, Attacks on diplomatic missions of Turkey, Terrorism in Portugal, History of Lisbon, 1983 in international relations, Portugal–Turkey relations

Algés River

Algés River flows into the Tagus River in Algés Parish, Portugal. Has Algés grew, same parts of the river where covered, and now it run under the ground, including the final stretch to the sea.

Located at 38.7194, -9.21833 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Alfragide

Alfragide is a parish in the municipality of Amadora, with 1.35 square kilometers of area and 8 739 inhabitants (2001). Density: 6 478.1 km ². Its patron Our Lady of Fatima. In the extreme south of the parish is located in the first IKEA store in Portugal as part of a major shopping areas of Lisbon. This shopping area also extends to the parishes of Buraca and, specially, Carnaxide. \t\t \t\t\tAlfragide. jpg \t\t\t Apartment Buildings in Alfragide \t\t\t \t\t \t\t \t\t\tAlfragidetorre.

Located at 38.734, -9.218 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Berardo Collection Museum

The Berardo Collection Museum is a museum of modern and contemporary art in Belém, a district of Lisbon, Portugal.

Located at 38.6955, -9.20838 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Tejo Power Station

The Tejo Power Station was a thermoelectric power plant owned by the Companhias Reunidas de Gás e Electricidade (CRGE – United Gas and Electric Companies), which supplied power to the city and entire Lisbon region. It is located in the Belém district of Portugal’s capital and its activity spanned from 1909 to 1972, although as of 1951 it was used as a reserve power station.

Located at 38.6956, -9.19556 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Electric power in Portugal, Power stations in Portugal, Coal-fired power stations in Portugal, Buildings and structures in Lisbon, Industrial archaeological sites

Tejo Power Station (architectural ensemble)

After continuous transformations and expansions over the years, the Tejo Power Station still remains in a perfect state of conservation. It represents a great manufacturing complex from the first half of the 20th century, readapted for museological purposes. Its brick outer cladding, the complex's unifying element, stands out from all the other surrounding buildings and gives it a unique aesthetic.

Located at 38.6956, -9.19472 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Power stations in Portugal

Terras do Desembargador

Terras do Desembargador was a football dirt field in Lisbon, Portugal. It hosted football matches for Sport Lisboa. In 1903, football was a growing sport, and Terras do Desembargador was Lisbon's main field for playing football. It had no fences and bystanders can freely enter the field and disrupt match. When a ball was lost to outside the field it was difficult to recover it because of the open spaces.

Located at 38.6998, -9.19709 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Defunct football venues in Portugal, S.L. Benfica