Old City of Setúbal
English
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The seat of the municipality is the city of Setúbal, located on the northern bank of the Sado river estuary, approximately 40 km south of Portugal's capital, Lisbon. It is also the seat of the district of Setúbal.
In the beginning of the 20th century, Setúbal was an important center of Portugal's fishing industry, particularly sardines. However, none of the many factories then created are operating today. Although its industrial life is in decline, tourism is perceived as a big opportunity for the future since the nearby coast of the Arrábida natural park offers beautiful beaches and unspoilt nature. A dolphin colony inhabits the Sado River. Across the river on the south bank lies the peninsula of Tróia, where several high-rise luxury resorts were built and abandoned after the realization they were being constructed on sinking, unstable land. As of 2005, a new luxury resort is planned to replace today's Tróia. The Tróia peninsula can be sighted from Albarquel, a beach located in the north bank of the estuary, at the very beginning of Arrábida.
The main historical monument of the city of Setúbal is the Monastery of Jesus, with a 15th–16th century church that represents one of the first buildings in the Portuguese late Gothic style known as Manueline.
Also of interest are the São Julião Church, also with Manueline portals. The Castelo de São Filipe, is a 16th–17th century fortress on the north bank of the Sado river, overseeing the city. The fortress was converted into a luxury hotel (pousada).
Teatro Animação de Setúbal is based in Setúbal.
Português
pt.wikipedia.org/wiki/Set%C3%BAbal
A cidade está situada 32 km a sudeste de Lisboa, na margem norte da foz do rio Sado, e é ladeada a Oeste pela serra da Arrábida. A área urbanizada é de aproximadamente 10 km².
Setúbal é sede de um município de 170,57 km² de área e 124 555 habitantes (2008) [2], subdividido em 8 freguesias. O município é limitado a Norte e Leste pelo município de Palmela, a Oeste por Sesimbra e, a Sul, o estuário do Sado liga-o aos municípios de Alcácer do Sal e Grândola. A litoral encontra-se o Oceano Atlântico.
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Old City of Setúbal
English
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Set%C3%BAbal
The seat of the municipality is the city of Setúbal, located on the northern bank of the Sado river estuary, approximately 40 km south of Portugal's capital, Lisbon. It is also the seat of the district of Setúbal.
In the beginning of the 20th century, Setúbal was an important center of Portugal's fishing industry, particularly sardines. However, none of the many factories then created are operating today. Although its industrial life is in decline, tourism is perceived as a big opportunity for the future since the nearby coast of the Arrábida natural park offers beautiful beaches and unspoilt nature. A dolphin colony inhabits the Sado River. Across the river on the south bank lies the peninsula of Tróia, where several high-rise luxury resorts were built and abandoned after the realization they were being constructed on sinking, unstable land. As of 2005, a new luxury resort is planned to replace today's Tróia. The Tróia peninsula can be sighted from Albarquel, a beach located in the north bank of the estuary, at the very beginning of Arrábida.
The main historical monument of the city of Setúbal is the Monastery of Jesus, with a 15th–16th century church that represents one of the first buildings in the Portuguese late Gothic style known as Manueline.
Also of interest are the São Julião Church, also with Manueline portals. The Castelo de São Filipe, is a 16th–17th century fortress on the north bank of the Sado river, overseeing the city. The fortress was converted into a luxury hotel (pousada).
Teatro Animação de Setúbal is based in Setúbal.
Português
pt.wikipedia.org/wiki/Set%C3%BAbal
A cidade está situada 32 km a sudeste de Lisboa, na margem norte da foz do rio Sado, e é ladeada a Oeste pela serra da Arrábida. A área urbanizada é de aproximadamente 10 km².
Setúbal é sede de um município de 170,57 km² de área e 124 555 habitantes (2008) [2], subdividido em 8 freguesias. O município é limitado a Norte e Leste pelo município de Palmela, a Oeste por Sesimbra e, a Sul, o estuário do Sado liga-o aos municípios de Alcácer do Sal e Grândola. A litoral encontra-se o Oceano Atlântico.
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