Santo António, Lisbon
Santo António (Portuguese pronunciation: [ˈsɐ̃t(u) ɐ̃ˈtɔnju]) is a freguesia (civil parish) of Lisbon, the capital of Portugal. Located in central Lisbon, Santo António is east of Campo de Ourique, north of Santa Maria Maior and Misericórdia, west of Arroios, and south of Avenidas Novas. It is known for its luxury shopping, Michelin star restaurants, and as home to many of Lisbon's most recognizable landmarks and neighborhoods, such as Marquis of Pombal Square, Avenida da Liberdade, and Restauradores Square. The population in 2011 was 11,836.
History
This freguesia was created with the 2012 Administrative Reform of Lisbon, merging the former parishes of São Mamede, São José and Coração de Jesus.
Landmarks
- Avenida da Liberdade
- Marquis of Pombal Square
- Lisbon Botanical Garden
- Restauradores Square
- Monument to the Restorers
- Palacete Mayer
- Palace of the Counts of Redondo
References
- ^ Instituto Nacional de Estatística (INE), Census 2011 results according to the 2013 administrative division of Portugal
- ^ "List of the new parishes of Lisbon" (pdf). Diário de Noticias newspaper (in Portuguese). Retrieved 27 October 2013.