Marvila, Lisbon

Marvila (Portuguese pronunciation: [mɐɾˈvilɐ]) is a freguesia (civil parish) and district of Lisbon, the capital of Portugal. Located in eastern Lisbon, Marvila is to the southwest of Parque das Nações north of Beato, and east of Alvalade. The population in 2021 was 35,479.[1]

Marvila
Civil parish
Montage of Marvila.
Coat of arms of Marvila
Coat of arms
Coordinates: 38.745°N 9.104°W / 38.745; -9.104
Country Portugal
RegionLisbon
Metropolitan areaLisbon
DistrictLisbon
MunicipalityLisbon
Area
 • Total7.12 km2 (2.75 sq mi)
Population
 (2021)
 • Total35,479
 • Density5,000/km2 (13,000/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC±00:00 (WET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+01:00 (WEST)
Websitehttp://www.jf-marvila.pt/

History

It was created on February 7, 1959.

Landmarks
Aos Construtores da cidade monument
Armazéns Vinícolas Abel Pereira da Fonseca
Orthodox church of Chelas
Detail of a mural (2013) by Interesni Kazki, a duo consisting of two Ukrainian artists, commissioned by Underdogs Gallery
  • A Tabaqueira: Industrial archaeology building dating from 1928[2]
  • Aos Construtores da Cidade monument: Monument inaugurated in 1999[3]
  • Armazéns Vinícolas Abel Pereira da Fonseca: Ancient industrial building dating from 1910, now used as an event venue[4]
  • Chafariz na Rua do Vale Formoso de Cima: Ancient water fountain[5]
  • Fábrica de Borracha Luso-Belga: Example of Industrial archaeology dating from 1895. This factory, the sole rubber transformation hub in Portugal, produced various rubber and ebonite products, including irrigation pipes, gaskets, footwear rubber sheets, belts, surgical items, hot water bags, soles, rubber heels, rubber balls, and toys. It closed in 1975 due to bankruptcy.[6]
  • Igreja e convento de Chelas: Its origins date back to a Visigothic occupation of ancient Roman structures, although the first surviving material evidence dates back to the 17th century. Of particular significance is the Manueline portal of the church. It is now an Orthodox church[7][8][9]
  • Igreja de Santa Clara de Assis: Catholic church built by the Franciscan order in the second half of the 20th century[10][11]
  • Igreja de São Maximiliano Kolbe: Catholic church built by the Franciscan order in 1983 in Bairro da Flamenga neighbourhood[12]
  • Igreja das Missionárias da Caridade (Mother Teresa)[13][14]
  • Igreja Paroquial de Sto Agostinho de Marvila: Including a convent and a chapel known as "Capela do Asilo dos Velhos", the building dates from 1660[15][16]
  • Palácio da Mitra: Palace dating from the 17th century[17]
  • Palácio dos Condes de Figueiró: Palace dating from the 17th century[18]
  • Parque da Belavista geomonument: natural formation dating from the Miocene. During the Lower Miocene, the Lisbon area experienced seasonal river flooding, providing habitats for ancestors of elephants and wild boars. Nearby seas formed limestone deposits containing marine fossils.[19]
  • Rua Capitão Leitão geomonument: natural formation dating from the Miocene[20]
  • Underdogs Gallery: Cultural centre inaugurated in 2013[21]

References
  1. INE. "Indicador". tabulador.ine.pt. Retrieved 2023-10-07.
  2. "A tabaqueira". informacoeseservicos.lisboa.pt (in European Portuguese). Retrieved 2023-10-07.
  3. "Lisboa - Aos Construtores da Cidade". informacoeseservicos.lisboa.pt (in European Portuguese). Retrieved 2023-10-07.
  4. "Armazéns Vinícolas Abel Pereira da Fonseca (Edifício Abel Pereira da Fonseca)". informacoeseservicos.lisboa.pt (in European Portuguese). Retrieved 2023-10-07.
  5. "Chafariz na Rua do Vale Formoso de Cima". informacoeseservicos.lisboa.pt (in European Portuguese). Retrieved 2023-10-07.
  6. "Fábrica de Borracha Luso-Belga". informacoeseservicos.lisboa.pt (in European Portuguese). Retrieved 2023-10-07.
  7. "Diretório da Cidade". informacoeseservicos.lisboa.pt (in European Portuguese). Retrieved 2023-10-07.
  8. "Paróquias". Igreja Ortodoxa na Europa Ocidental - Patriarcado de Moscovo (in European Portuguese). Retrieved 2023-10-07.
  9. "Portal e Galilé da Igreja de Chelas". informacoeseservicos.lisboa.pt (in European Portuguese). Retrieved 2023-10-07.
  10. "Santa Clara". Quo Vadis Lisboa (in Portuguese). Retrieved 2023-10-07.
  11. Ideias, Terra das. "Delegação de Portugal". www.franciscanosconventuais.com (in Portuguese). Retrieved 2023-10-07.
  12. "São Maximiliano Kolbe". Quo Vadis Lisboa (in Portuguese). Retrieved 2023-10-07.
  13. "Madre Teresa de Calcutá".
  14. "Diocese de Lisboa acolhe Missionárias da Caridade há 25 anos". www.patriarcado-lisboa.pt (in Portuguese). Retrieved 2023-10-07.
  15. "Capela do Asilo dos Velhos (Igreja Paroquial de Sto Agostinho de Marvila)". informacoeseservicos.lisboa.pt (in European Portuguese). Retrieved 2023-10-07.
  16. "Antigo Convento de N. S. da Conceição de Marvila e Igreja Paroquial de Sto Agostinho de Marvila". informacoeseservicos.lisboa.pt (in European Portuguese). Retrieved 2023-10-07.
  17. "Palácio da Mitra". informacoeseservicos.lisboa.pt (in European Portuguese). Retrieved 2023-10-07.
  18. "Palácio dos Condes de Figueiró". informacoeseservicos.lisboa.pt (in European Portuguese). Retrieved 2023-10-07.
  19. "Geomonumento do Parque da Belavista". informacoeseservicos.lisboa.pt (in European Portuguese). Retrieved 2023-10-07.
  20. "Geomonumento da Rua Capitão Leitão". informacoeseservicos.lisboa.pt (in European Portuguese). Retrieved 2023-10-07.
  21. "Underdogs Gallery". informacoeseservicos.lisboa.pt (in European Portuguese). Retrieved 2023-10-07.
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