Museum · Setúbal
Museu de Setúbal/Convento de Jesus
A museum housed in a convent begun in 1490 to accommodate a community of nuns of the Order of Saint Clare.
Construction of the convent began in 1490 at the initiative of Justa Rodrigues Pereira. Its architectural design is attributed to Diogo Boitaca. The museum opened in 1961 under the name Museu da Cidade.
It is in Setúbal: see below the trips from Lisbon that go there.
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Trips from Lisbon to Setúbal
Nature · Beach
Setúbal and the Arrábida hills
A riverside city with a lively market and fish on the Sado, and limestone hills above the sea with some of the clearest beaches near Lisbon.
- 8-11 hours
- about 50 km
- Train, Bus, Car
- Partial accessibility
- No booking needed
Nature · Beach · Heritage
Arrábida, Sesimbra and Setúbal
Start at Mercado do Livramento, cross Arrábida’s landscape on the N379-1 where permitted and finish in Sesimbra’s town centre and beach.
- 9-11 hours
- about 50 km
- Car
- Partial accessibility
- No booking needed
More to see in Setúbal
Nearby, at other destinations
Beach
Praia de Galapinhos
Galapinhos is an Arrábida cove known for its beautiful natural setting.
Beach
Praia do Creiro/Portinho da Arrábida
An Arrábida bathing area included in the list of beaches managed by the municipality of Setúbal.
Monument
Palácio da Bacalhôa
A palace open on guided visits, with an art collection extending through gardens, vineyards and the lakeside house.