Bullfight Arena of Campo Pequeno
The first references of bull races in Campo Pequeno dates from 1741. In the surrounding area there are a space of bullfighting, a space for shows and events, a dance academy and has a shopping center that comprises retail spaces and catering areas. It is open from 10a.m. to 11p.m.
Metropolitan - Yellow Line to “Campo Pequeno” – 6 minutes
Walking - 10 minutes
Amoreiras Shopping Center
It is a shopping center which opened in 1985, has 238 shops, catering areas, cinemas, an information desk, resting spaces, conditions for people with special needs, wi-fi, ATMs and a catholic church. It´s open from 10a.m. to 11p.m. and has good road accesses in public and private transportation.
Metropolitan - Yellow Line to “Marquês de Pombal” – 10 minutes and Walking - 25 minutes
Carris - Bus 783 – 22 minutes
Star Basilica
It was built in 1790, after the promise of D. José I of build a church if he had a son and heir. It comprises a church and a former convent of carmelite nuns (simplified version of Mafra Convent). Houses the tomb of D. Maria I, a crib with 500 terracotta figurines and two musical instruments. The hours of operation are from 8a.m. to 8p.m.
Metropolitan - Yellow Line to “Rato” – 11 minutes and Walking - 13 minutes
Carris - Bus 738 – 20 minutes
National Library
It was created in 1796, with the designation of "Royal Public Library of the Court", aiming public access to its collection (current depository of Portugal´s heritage bibliographic and documentary). His collection has three million pieces (periodicals, manuscripts, archives and heritage collections) through legal deposit and acquisition of works with high literature and cultural value. It is open to the public from 9:30a.m. to 5:30p.m. being closed on sunday (September 16 to July 12) and from 9:30a.m. to 5:30p.m. from monday to friday (July 17 to September 13).
Walking - 13 minutes
University City
Corresponds to the campus of the University of Lisbon (has more than 37,000 students) and to the ISCTE - Lisbon University Institute (public institutions). In the interior includes research institutes and other cultural institutions (Portugal´s National Library) and sports (Lisbon University Stadium). Has the following faculties: Faculty of Science, Faculty of Law, Faculty of Pharmacy, Faculty of Arts, Faculty of Medicine, Faculty of Dentistry, Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, Institute of Geography and Spatial Planning.
Metropolitan - Yellow Line to “Cidade Universitária” – 6 minutes
Alvalade Stadium
It is a football stadium with a capacity of 50,000 covered seats belonging to Portugal Sporting Clube. Has a souvenir shop of the club and an area with shops and restaurants.
Metropolitan - Yellow Line to “Campo Grande” – 7 minutes
Santa Maria´s Hospital
It is a teaching hospital that integrates since 2007 the North Lisbon Centre Hospital EPE (CHLN) which in turn belongs to the National Health Service (NHS). It is open 24 hours a day and has the following Departments: Vascular and Endovascular Surgery; Medicine; Surgery; Child and Family; Obstetrics; Gynecology and Reproductive Medicine; Neurosciences; Complementary Methods of Diagnosis; Oncology; ENT; Voice and Communication Disorders; Thorax; Emergency and Intensive Care.
Metropolitan - Yellow Line to “Cidade Universitária” – 6 minutes and Walking - 3 minutes
Carris - Bus 738 – 10 minutes
Botanical Garden
It has an area of ??4 hectares where you can observe plant specimens from all over the World and rare and endangered seeds. Contributes to the scientific knowledge of plants and fungi, its biodiversity and conservation allowing the approach between society and plants. Organizes events, educational activities, exhibitions and training actions. The hours are from 9a.m. to 8p.m. (April 1 to September 30) and from 9a.m. to 6p.m. (November 1 to March 31).
Metropolitan - Yellow Line to “Rato” – 11 minutes and Walking - 15 minutes
National Museum of Costume
Aims to promote research, development, conservation and dissemination of pieces relating to the evolution of clothing and textiles, especially of the portuguese culture. Collects pieces of civilian costume nationally and internationally since the seventeenth century to the present days. Conducts educational activities and guided tours, has a library, a restaurant and a souvenir shop. It is open from 2p.m. to 6p.m. (tuesday) and from 10a.m. to 6p.m. (wednesday to sunday).
Metropolitan - Yellow Line to “Lumiar” – 12 minutes and Carris - Bus 703 – 4 minutes
Eduardo VII Park
It is the largest park of the center of Lisbon, having been baptized in 1903 in honor of Edward VII of the United Kingdom after an alliance between the two countries. Is held annually the Book Fair of Lisbon, consists of 25 acres and is divided into three zones (original greenhouse, warm greenhouse and sweet greenhouse).
Metropolitan - Yellow Line to “Marquês de Pombal” – 10 minutes