Lisbon - Benfica
The suburb of Benfica lies on the northwest edge of Lisbon. In the past Benfica was known for its villas and the spacious quintas (country houses) belonging to rich citizens of Lisbon who spent their weekends here. Since then tower block complexes, shopping centers and light industry have come to dominate this part of the city. The rapid development of the area has been accelerated through the extension of the metro to the northwest.
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Benfica Lisboa
Beyond Portugal's borders Benfica is known above all for its old established football team Benfica Lisboa; in 1944 a stadium for 120,000 spectators was built here.
Museu da Música
The museum features more than 800 instruments from the 16th to 20th centuries.
Rua João de Freitas Branco
Rua João de Freitas Branco
Estação de Metro Alto dos Moinhos
1500-359 Lisboa
Portugal
Rua João de Freitas Branco
Estação de Metro Alto dos Moinhos
1500-359 Lisboa
Portugal
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 13:30 | 13:30 | 13:30 | 13:30 | 13:30 | Closed |
| Close | 20:00 | 20:00 | 20:00 | 20:00 | 20:00 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
May Day / Labor Day (May 1)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
May Day / Labor Day (May 1)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Disabled
Partial facilities for persons with disabilities.
Guides
Guided tour available as optional extra.
Facilities
Gift shop
Zoological Garden
Lisbon Zoo was first founded in 1884 but had to change its location twice before it opened its gates here in 1905. The site has some very fine old animal houses, cages and aviaries; animals from all over the world are kept and cared for here. A dogs' cemetery at the north end of the zoo is a very strange feature.
By following a trail of brown arrows through the zoo grounds the most important animal enclosures and further attractions are reached. The zoo can also be toured in a small train.
By following a trail of brown arrows through the zoo grounds the most important animal enclosures and further attractions are reached. The zoo can also be toured in a small train.
Hours
May 1 to September 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 20:00 | 20:00 | 20:00 | 20:00 | 20:00 | 20:00 | 20:00 |
October 1 to April 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 |
Disabled
Partial facilities for persons with disabilities.
