Lumiar

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Lumiar
Coat of arms of Lumiar
Parish coat of arms
Municipality Lisbon
Area 6,28 km² km²
Population
 - Total 35 585 (2001)
 - Density 5,664/km²
Website: http://www.jf-lumiar.pt/

Lumiar (pron. IPA['lumiaɾ]) is a Portuguese parish, located in the municipality of Lisbon. It has a population of 35 585 and a total area of about 6,28 km². There are 5 major neighbourhoods in Lumiar: Alta de Lisboa (a recent urbanization), Calvanas, Paço do Lumiar, Telheiras and Bairro da Cruz Vermelha.

Local landmarks and interesting places include the big and recently improved park Quinta das Conchas e dos Lilazes, the Paço do Lumiar, the Clothing Museum (Museu do Traje) and the Theater Museum (Museu do Teatro). Several old palaces are also scattered along the neighbourhood.

Quinta das Conchas
Quinta das Conchas

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