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It was under the fastidious Empress Eugenie’s reign that Paris became the glorious city we know it as today. The royal couple famously hired George-Eugene Haussmann, a now legendary city planner, to transform the capital, installing its iconic wide boulevards and perfectly cultivated green spaces.
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- Ferry. This is the first thing you should do in Montijo, because it’s a glorious ride across the Tagus. The journey time to the Terreiro do Paço is approximately 30 minutes via a fast catamaran, and there are 22 crossings a day, either on the hour or half hour.
- Ponte Vasco da Gama. The definition of a megaproject, the Vasco da Gama bridge is the longest in Europe if you include its viaducts. It adds up to 12.3 kilometres It was begun in 1995 and opened for Lisbon’s Expo ’98, costing just over $1 billion.
- Igreja Matriz de Montijo. The main monument on Praça da República, this church goes as far back as the start of the 1400s. In the first decades of the 16th century it was remodelled in the Manueline style, and stonework from this phase can be seen in the vault of the main chapel, where the keystones have dainty flower motifs.
- Museu Municipal. If you need a reason to visit Montijo’s municipal museum it’s to see Casa Mora, the building that houses it. This gorgeous palace was completed in 1875 for Domingos Tavares and Margarida Inácia dos Anjos who were a local power couple, owning big parcels of land in the area.
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With a perfect blend of history and natural wonders, Montijo promises a unique experience for every traveler. One of the most photographed places in Montijo is the picturesque Plaza de España, a bustling square surrounded by charming cafes and historic buildings.
Montijo, Peninsula of Setúbal - City (35.000 inhab.) and municipality (51.200 inhab.) of the district of Setúbal, Montijo is situated to the southeast of Lisbon. From Lisbon to Montijo there are just over 32,40 km.
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