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Campo Arqueológico da Mata da Machada

  • heritage

Mata Nacional da Machada - Vale de Zebro
2830, Palhais

Barreiro

A ceramics oven dating back to the 15th and 16th centuries that used to produce tableware and industrial use artefacts.This archaeologic set is located at the Machada Woods.

Campo Arqueológico da Real Fábrica de Vidros Cristalinos de Coina

  • heritage

Coina
2830, Coina

Barreiro

Ruins of the Royal glassworks established in the 18th century, in 1719. This factory produced glass white, crystalline type glass, glazing, mirrors and green glass. In 1747, due to lack of vegetable fuel, was transferred to the Marinha Grande. Currently only a few traces remain.

Bairro Operário da CUF

  • heritage

Rua Lavoisier - Rua da CUF - Rua Liebig
2830, Barreiro

Barreiro

In the beginning of the 20th century, most precisely in 1907, Afredo da Silva buys a plot of ground from the Bensaúde family in the Lezíria, between the North Beach in Barreiro and the Moinhos Beach in Lavradio, and there he builds the C.U.F. factories. It started labouring in the next year with an olive husk transformation unit in order to produce soap, which employed 100 workers. In 1909 appears the first factory of sulphuric acid and super phosphate to produce fertilizers. As the century went on, the industry continued growing and this old village of fishermen and millers, with …

Parceria Geral das Pescarias

  • leisure

Azinheira Velha
2830, Barreiro

Barreiro

The old factory where cod was drought in the sun. One may also view paintings, miniatures and objects related to the fishing of the cod. This space may only be visited by groups of students.

Mata Nacional da Machada

  • country
  • leisure

Vale de Zebro
2830, Barreiro

Barreiro

A wide natural area, ideal for strolls among the vast pinewoods with picnic areas and a maintenanc circuit. Fit for open air activities and for being in touch with nature.For centuries, the wood that came out of these pinewoods were used in the local ovens and in the shipyards.

Moinho do Jim

  • heritage

Avenida Bento Gonçalves
2830, Barreiro

Barreiro

An old windmill, dating back to 1827, planned by Diogo Hartley. It is well preserved and houses an association.

Oficinas Gerais do Caminho de Ferro

  • leisure

Rua Miguel Pais
2830-356, Barreiro

Barreiro

An impressively large hangar, where the CP's (the railway company) are repaired. There are guided tours exclusively for school groups under appointment.

Lago da Mata da Machada

  • beach
  • country

Lago da Mata da Machada
2830, Palhais

Barreiro

A small lake located in the Machada Woods, with lush vegetation and little depth.

Parque da Cidade do Barreiro

  • country
  • leisure

Avenida da Escola de Fuzileiros Navais
2830, Barreiro

Barreiro

A park with 14 há, with lawns and plenty of trees. It has a lake and a brook, two cafes and an area for radical sports woth halfpipe and climbable wall. It also has a tennis club with four courts, a reading garden, a terrace and a picnic area. The building Américo Marinho, that houses the Centre of Fine Arts, the Centre of New Technologies and the Arts Sector of the Barreiro Town Hall is located here.

Passeio Ribeirinho Augusto Cabrita

  • heritage

Avenida Bento Gonçalves
2830, Barreiro

Barreiro

An esplanade by the Tejo river, with views of Lisbon, the 25 de Abril bridge and the Vasco da Gama bridge. A wide pedestrian walk with plenty of trees and garden areas.

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