Santos-o-Velho, Lisbon explained

Type:parish
Official Name:Santos-o-Velho
Region:Lisbon
Metro:Lisbon
District:Lisbon
Municipality:Lisbon
Coordinates:38.7069°N -9.1561°W
Area Total:0.51
Population Total:4013
Population As Of:2001
Dissolved:2012
Website:jf-estrela.pt

Santos-o-Velho (pronounced as /pt/) is a former freguesia (civil parish) of Lisbon, Portugal, with an area of 0.51 km2 and 4,013 inhabitants (2001). It has a population density of 7899.6 inhabitants/km2. At the administrative reorganization of Lisbon on 8 December 2012 it became part of the parish Estrela.[1]

It is one of the best preserved historical parts of Lisbon, including Madragoa (former village in the outskirts of Central Lisbon), the Museum of Ancient Art, and many former convents and palaces (in which the current French Embassy in included).

Well-known streets of this parish are Rua das Trinas, Rua do Guarda-Mor, Rua do Quelhas, Rua das Praças, and Avenida 24 de Julho.

It is also known for its lively nightlife.

References

  1. http://dre.pt/pdf1sdip/2012/11/21600/0645406460.pdf Lei n.º 56/2012 (Reorganização administrativa de Lisboa)