Beato: The Beato neighborhood was a former industrial area of Lisbon, characterized by a large number of factories and workers’ villages. Beato is a mix of agricultural fields and industries located on one of the outskirts of the Portuguese capital. This Lisbon neighborhood also has several palaces, mansions, and one of Lisbon’s most important convents: the Convento do Beato. It is a place full of history. This Lisbon neighborhood features low buildings, disordered streets with pronounced inclines. Currently, Beato is a residential neighborhood full of tradition and local pride. Located next to the Tagus River, Beato has been rehabilitated through various projects, notably the Hub Criativo do Beato business center. This business center is located in the former factories of the Portuguese Army, covering approximately thirty thousand square meters and has the capacity to house around three thousand people in creative and digital areas, namely startups and event organization such as the Web Summit.
The Beato neighborhood is administered by the Beato Parish Council
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Places to visit in the Beato neighborhood
- Beato Convent
- National Tile Museum
- Palace of the Dukes of Lafões
- Madre de Deus Forest
- Convent of Santa Maria de Jesus
- Convent of São Félix
- Grillo Convents
- Parish Church of São Bartolomeu do Beato
- Royal Palace of Enxobregas
- Palace of the Marquises of Olhão
Fairs, Festivals and Pilgrimages in the Beato neighborhood
- Procession in Honor of the Death of the Lord: takes place annually in March
- Procession and Open-Air Mass in Honor of Our Lady of Fatima: takes place annually in May
- Lisbon City Festivals: take place annually in June
Transportation and Access in the Beato neighborhood
Beato has the following transportation options available:
- Lisbon Metro:
- Olaias Station (Red Line)
History of the Beato neighborhood
Beato got its name because in the 16th century, Blessed Anthony of the Conception fought for the construction of a convent and a church. The current Beato Convent withstood the Lisbon earthquake of November 1, 1755, and has been used for various purposes over time, notably as a biscuit factory and a cereal mill.
