Nice places to visit in Setúbal
Avenida Luísa Todi
Luísa Todi was a Portuguese lyrical singer
from Setúbal in the 18th century who sang
in French, English, Italian and German. She
was acclaimed by royal courts and
applauded on the most prestigious
European stages of the time.
Praça do Bocage (Bocage Square)
Bocage was an important portuguese poet
of the 18th century, considered the greatest
representative of Arcadianism and the
precursor of Romanticism.
In this square, in addition to the poet's
statue, are the City Hall and the Church of
Saint Julião.
The City Hall was built during the reign of
King João III, but has undergone several
renovations over the centuries, and only the
original façade remains.
The Church of Saint Julião was founded by
fishermen and stands out for its Manuelinestyle
porticos and inside it displays a
collection of tile panels with scenes from
the life of the martyr, Saint Julião.
Convento de Jesus (Convent of Jesus)
The Convent and Church of Jesus are true
milestones in Portuguese architectural
history, marking the beginning of the
Manueline style. The project was born at
the end of the 15th century by the hands of
the architect Diogo Boitaca, who signed
works on monuments such as the Jerónimos
Monastery, the Belém Tower and the
Batalha Monastery.
In the Convent of Jesus, innovative solutions
were used at the time, such as rounds
arches, vaults resting on depressed arches
and ribbed networks. The church is famous
for its beautiful twisted columns made of
Breccia da Arrábida, a reddish stone that is
extremely rare in portuguese soil, existing
only in the Serra da Arrábida.
Casa da Baía (Bay House)
More than a tourist information office, it is
a space for experiences – and for that
reason, it has already received an award.
The bold colors are deliberate, so that it
stands out among the line of two-story
houses that stand in this area of Avenida
Luisa Todi.
Mercado do Livramento (Livramento
Market)
It is a market for agricultural and fish
products, considered as the main market in
Setúbal. The current building dates back to
1930 and has replaced the original building
inaugurated in 1876. The most recent
renovation took place in 2012. Inside, the
tile panels that portray the various
economic activities in the city, by the
portuguese engraver and painter Pedro
Pinto, stand out, dating from 1929. At the
north entrance, on both sides, there are two
other panels by Rosa Rodrigues, with
images of the city, dating from 1944.
In June 2014, the American magazine USA
Today recognized Mercado do Livramento
as one of the best fish markets in the world.
Jardim da Beira-Mar (Seaside Garden)
By the riverside area, this garden, with a
pedestrian path along the river Sado, offers
a superb view of the Tróia Peninsula and the
Serra da Arrábida.
We wish you enjoyed!