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Elevated to municipality status only in 1998, it is located on the right bank of the Tagus River and is part of the Lisbon Metropolitan Area, bordering the municipalities of Loures, Lisbon, Sintra, and Amadora. Its territory has been populated since ancient times by various peoples, still preserving several vestiges that prove it. After the founding of the Portuguese kingdom, King Dinis became a great driving force in the region, erecting the Monastery of São Dinis and the Palace of Odivelas. Later, King João V ordered the construction of the Águas Livres Aqueduct which, although never fully efficient as it supplied impure water in small quantities, is currently a monument of great historical value, and its underground galleries can be visited.

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Mosteiro de Odivelas / Antigo Mosteiro de São Dinis e São Bernardo / Instituto de Odivelas

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Built between 1295 and 1305, this monastery, founded by King Dinis, belonged to the Cistercian Order. Heavily damaged by the 1755 earthquake, only the door and the apsidal chapels of the church remain, as well as some sections of the cloisters. The Gothic apse, composed of the main chapel and two apsidal chapels covered by chamfered ribs, is particularly noteworthy. …

Aqueduto das Águas Livres

Odivelas

Belonging to the set attached to the Águas Livres Aqueduct, an aqueduct, in stone, created to get water to the Terreiro do Paço de Queluz for consumption of the Royal Mews. The work was created in the place of two sources: the source of Gargantada and do Pocinho and served several fountains and fountains in Queluz. Built by d. João …

Casa do Arcebispo/ Quinta da Memória

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A rectangular, two-story Baroque house, of the ecclesiastical palace type used for recreation. The farm and palace were founded by D. Rodrigo de Moura Teles, a notable figure in the Catholic Church, in the 18th century. Currently, it houses the President's Office, the City Council, the main hall, and the municipal auditorium.

Centro Cultural da Malaposta

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A 19th-century building that housed the last horse-changing station for the postal service, Malaposta. Reconstructed by the City Hall, it was inaugurated in 1989 as a cultural space, comprising several rooms – including an auditorium, an experimental room, and a cinema – and a gallery for temporary exhibitions. It frequently hosts concerts, theater performances, and dance shows.

Jardim Botânico de Famões

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With an area of ​​approximately 6200 square meters, the Famões Botanical Garden houses more than 6000 plants, representing about 50 native species characteristic of the Lisbon region. Within the garden, one can find an open-air auditorium illuminated by solar-powered lamps.

Padrão do Senhor Roubado

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The Monument to the Stolen Lord, dating from 1744, consists of an enclosure in the shape of an isosceles trapezoid, featuring a pulpit that gives it the dimension of a place of divine worship, and a wall entirely covered with …

Núcleo Museológico da Anta das Pedras Grandes

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Dolmen with a chamber formed by seven upright stones and a small corridor facing southwest. This structure of large limestone blocks was used as a burial space during the Late Neolithic and Chalcolithic periods. It has been classified as a …

Coreto do Largo Dom Dinis

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A small bandstand where marching bands perform on festive days.

Fonte das Fontaínhas

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This spring originated in the Ribeira das Águas Livres stream and, after the construction of the aqueduct of the same name, was reduced to a spring and a small stream, which once served as a public laundry. It was built …

Ecopista Escola Agrícola da Paiã

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Located at the Dom Dinis Agricultural Professional School in Paiã, the Ecopista (Eco-trail) is designed for walking and cycling, allowing users to follow paths that, in an almost magical effect, make visitors feel an integral part of the landscape. It's …

Parque Urbano do Silvado

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A spacious and modern park, covering approximately two hectares, located in the riverside area. It includes a playground, a sports area, and a green space. An ideal spot for a calm and relaxing stroll.

Memorial de Odivelas

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The monument consists of a large pointed arch surmounted by a colonnade supporting three-lobed arches, crowned by a shield. Its initial function was to demarcate the territorial boundaries within the jurisdiction of the Odivelas Monastery. The exact date of its …

Parque Municipal da Pontinha

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A large, densely wooded green space of approximately 25 hectares, with tables and benches for picnics. Also known as Pinhal da Paiã, it's a great place for a stroll, as it offers plenty of shade and secluded spots to rest …

Fonte dos Castanheiros

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Composed of three perfect semicircular arches, topped by a pediment with spandrels that frames three inlaid medallions, the Chestnut Tree Fountain evokes a bucolic and neo-romantic revival. Located on a picturesque farm, it was the first to be explored by …

Jardim da Música

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The Garden of Music is part of one of the redevelopment projects of the Odivelas City Hall. It features native tree species, grassy areas, and aromatic herb gardens. With an area of ​​17,000 square meters, it also has an amphitheater …

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