Edificio das Oficinas Gerais do Caminho de Ferro

A large building of 1864 where the CP (train company) main ateliers function. Until 1933 it was the main river station of the CP, where the trains arrived and from here the connection by sailsboat to Lisbon was made. It has an imposing main façade, an old clock and a plaque that shows its construction date. It is currently a hangar where the trains are repaired.

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Rua Miguel Pais
2830-356,Barreiro

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Monuments near Edificio das Oficinas Gerais do Caminho de Ferro

Escultura da CUF


A simple scultpure that alludes to the centenary of CUF, 1865-1965. It is about 2 metres tall and is located in the centre of a roundabout.

Escultura de Luís Lázaro Zamenhof


Simple sculpture honoring Dr. Lejzer Zamenhof, creator of Esperanto.

Moinho de Maré Pequeno


Ruins of an old mill, dating back to the 17th century, with three millstones.

Torre do Relógio do Barreiro


The clocktower, dating back to 1928, was the first telephone central of the internal net of the CUF. It has two clocks and a tile panel above the main door.

Igreja da Misericórdia do Barreiro


Dated 1569, this small temple features a single nave covered with 18th century tiles. On the façade one can observe a Mannerist portal, which bears the name of…

Edifício da Estação do Barreiro


A building where the Barreiro CP train station used to function, inaugurated in 1881. Its main façade faces Lisbon.

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