Palmela description and photos - Portugal: Lisbon Riviera (Topic)

Palmela description and photos - Portugal: Lisbon Riviera. Detailed information about the attraction. Description, photographs and a map showing the nearest significant objects. The name in English is Palmela.

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Palmela is a city located in the municipality of the same name, 25 kilometers south of Lisbon. The population of the city is small, most of the inhabitants have moved to Lisbon. There is an assumption that the name of the city comes from the name of the Roman statesman Cornelius Palma Frontonian, who is considered the founder of the city.

One of the city's attractions is the Palmela fortress, which is located on a hill and was founded by the Romans. The fortress offers stunning views of the Setubal Peninsula. Lisbon and the Atlantic coast are visible. During the past centuries, the Palmela Fortress has been a strategic location. The Roman fortress survived the conquest of Muslims, Visigoths, Christians, and therefore, today one can see unique artifacts of the cultures of these peoples there.

Palmela is home to the factories of such international industrial giants as Volkswagen and Coca-Cola. An interesting fact is that on the local radio in this amazing town you can hear programs in the Ukrainian language.

The city is renowned for its wine production, which has received many international awards at wine festivals. Palmela also hosts wine festivals, the most famous of which are the Grape Harvest Festival and the Cheese, Bread and Wine Festival. The grape harvest festival lasts for several days, during which the city hosts celebrations in honor of those who grow and cultivate grapes. It is worth noting that in 2012 Palmela was named the European City of Wine.

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