Shaheed Minar: A Tribute to Liberation in Lisbon

Getting There

• Car

  If you are traveling by car from Alentejo to Shaheed Minar in Lisbon, start by getting onto the A2 highway towards Lisbon. Continue on the A2 for approximately 1.5 hours, depending on your starting point in Alentejo. Follow signs for 'Lisboa' as you approach the city. Once you reach Lisbon, take the exit for 'Avenida Infante Dom Henrique' and continue on this road. Merge onto 'Avenida da Liberdade' to head towards the city center. Finally, follow the signs to '1150-227 Lisbon' to reach Shaheed Minar, which is located near the Bangladesh Embassy. Parking options may include street parking or nearby public garages, and parking fees may apply.

• Train

  For those opting for public transportation, take a train from one of the regional train stations in Alentejo, such as Évora or Beja. Use the 'Comboios de Portugal' service to catch a train to Lisbon (Lisboa - Santa Apolónia or Lisboa - Oriente stations). The train journey typically takes between 1.5 to 2 hours. Upon arriving in Lisbon, you can take the metro (Red Line) from Santa Apolónia station to Alameda station. From Alameda, transfer to the Green Line towards Cais do Sodré and get off at the next stop, 'Areeiro'. From there, it's a 15-minute walk to Shaheed Minar, located at 1150-227 Lisbon. Be sure to check the train schedules ahead of time for your travel date.

• Bus

  Alternatively, you can take a long-distance bus from Alentejo to Lisbon. Companies like Rede Expressos operate routes from cities like Évora and Beja to Lisbon's Sete Rios bus terminal. The bus ride takes around 2 to 3 hours. Once you arrive at Sete Rios, you can take the Lisbon Metro (Blue Line) from the Jardim Zoológico station towards Santa Apolónia and transfer at 'Alameda' station to the Green Line towards Cais do Sodré, getting off at 'Areeiro'. From there, it's a short 15-minute walk to Shaheed Minar at 1150-227 Lisbon. Remember to check bus timetables for schedules and ticket prices prior to your trip.