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City and municipality in Lisbon, Portugal
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Tagus Estuary Birdwatching and Conservation Area
A place for bird-related conservation, learning, and leisure on of freshwater wetlands. The visitor centre hosts an exhibit, "Where the World Meets the Tagus".
The "word factory" houses the public library and a cultural centre in a striking contemporary building.
Museum of Neorealism
Literary, artistic, and editorial collections related to Portuguese Neorealism.
Tagus Estuary Natural Reserve
The Tagus River estuary is the largest wetland in Portugal, providing sanctuary for marine animals and birds. At about , it's the largest estuary in western Europe and regularly hosts 50,000 wintering waterfowl.
Portuguese dining by the train station.
Portuguese cooking in a friendly, rustic environment.
Countryside dining with views.
Four-star, 103-room hotel with gym, bar, games room, free Wi-Fi, and free parking.
Two-star, 20-room lodging with free breakfast, free Wi-Fi, and free parking.
The nation's main motorway, A1 (Autoestrada do Norte), crosses the municipality north to south, providing access from Lisbon, Coimbra, and Porto.
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