Guide to Route 1714: from Amadora to Belém, amid shopping, culture and the Tagus

Route 1714 connects Amadora South Station to Belém Station and crosses an urban corridor with shopping centres, sports facilities, historic gardens and some of Lisbon’s main monuments.

The route begins next to Amadora Station, in an area marked by the daily movement of residents, neighbourhood commerce and connections to the municipality’s residential areas. From there, the bus follows the Avenida da Aviação Portuguesa and EN 117 corridor, passing through Carnaxide and Alfragide, where large retail outlets and services can be found.

Towards the end, the landscape gradually changes. The route enters western Lisbon, passes São Francisco Xavier Hospital and travels through Restelo, with stops next to the stadium, the historic streets of Belém and the Jerónimos Monastery. This is an especially interesting section for those who want to combine outdoor activities, heritage, museums and gastronomy.

Notice: distances to the route are approximate and estimated from the coordinates provided and the location of the indicated stops or sections. The route has 93 departures in the Amadora–Belém direction on weekdays, 34 on Saturdays and 31 on Sundays and public holidays; in the Belém–Amadora direction, there are 86 departures on weekdays, 33 on Saturdays and 31 on Sundays and public holidays. The fare and operator were not provided in the available data.

Location	Category	Nearest stop/section	Approximate distance
Alegro Alfragide	Shopping centre, cinema and dining	EN 117 (Centro Comercial)	About 200 metres
Restelo Stadium	Sports and events	Estádio Restelo	Opposite or a few metres away
Jerónimos Monastery	Historic heritage	Mosteiro Jerónimos	About 100 to 300 metres
Pastéis de Belém	Gastronomy and tradition	R Jerónimos or Mosteiro Jerónimos	About 100 to 300 metres
Praça do Império Garden	Garden and leisure	Mosteiro Jerónimos	About 300 metres
Maritime Museum	Museum and naval history	Mosteiro Jerónimos	About 300 metres
Belém Cultural Centre	Culture, exhibitions and performances	Mosteiro Jerónimos	About 500 metres
Monument to the Discoveries	Monument and viewpoint	Belém (Station)	About 500 to 700 metres
National Coach Museum	Museum and heritage	Belém (Station)	About 300 to 500 metres

Alegro Alfragide

In the EN 117 area, the stop identified as “Centro Comercial” leaves passengers practically at the entrance to Alegro Alfragide. The complex brings together fashion and technology shops, services, dining options and an Auchan hypermarket, making it one of the main retail concentrations along the corridor between Amadora, Carnaxide and Lisbon.

The centre also includes Cinema City and maintains its own programme of events and activities, including initiatives for families. It is a useful stop both for taking care of everyday shopping and for combining a meal, cinema visit and stroll in a single destination.

📍 Location: Avenida dos Cavaleiros, no. 60, Carnaxide.
🚏 Nearest route stop/section and approximate distance: EN 117 (Centro Comercial), about 200 metres away.
🏷️ Category: Shopping centre, cinema, hypermarket and dining.
⭐ Distinguishing feature: brings shopping, food, leisure and services together in a single complex, with direct access via the EN 117 corridor.

Restelo Stadium

The stop bearing the stadium’s name places Route 1714 next to Restelo Stadium, in the heart of the neighbourhood of the same name. The facility is associated with Clube de Futebol Os Belenenses and forms part of a sports complex with pitches, support areas and facilities connected to football and other activities.

Even when there is no match, the surrounding area is worth visiting for the relationship between the stadium, Restelo’s tree-lined avenues and the nearby gardens and monuments of Belém. On match or event days, the stop becomes a practical alternative to travelling by car in the western part of the city.

📍 Location: Avenida do Restelo, Lisbon.
🚏 Nearest route stop/section and approximate distance: Estádio Restelo, opposite or a few metres away.
🏷️ Category: Sports facility and event venue.
⭐ Distinguishing feature: provides direct access to one of Restelo’s main sporting landmarks and allows visitors to explore the surroundings of Belém on foot.

Jerónimos Monastery

The Jerónimos Monastery is the major heritage highlight of the route’s final section. Built from the beginning of the 16th century onwards, the complex is one of the masterpieces of Manueline architecture, with a church, cloister and decorative elements associated with Portugal’s maritime history and monarchy.

Classified as a National Monument and inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List, the monastery is one of Lisbon’s most visited attractions. The “Mosteiro Jerónimos” stop is especially convenient for those wishing to begin a tour of Belém there, then continue on foot to the gardens, museums and riverfront.

📍 Location: Praça do Império, Belém, Lisbon.
🚏 Nearest route stop/section and approximate distance: Mosteiro Jerónimos, about 100 to 300 metres away, depending on the access point.
🏷️ Category: Historic monument and world heritage site.
⭐ Distinguishing feature: combines major architectural value, Portuguese history and a central location on the Belém tourist circuit.

Pastéis de Belém

For a gastronomic break, the stop on Rua dos Jerónimos or next to the monastery leads quickly to Pastéis de Belém, one of the most traditional Portuguese pastry establishments. The business has operated on Rua de Belém since 1837 and is known for producing the pastries whose recipe remains associated with the establishment.

In addition to the sales counter, the venue has several indoor rooms, helping accommodate the heavy demand throughout the day. A visit combines well with the Jerónimos Monastery and a walk through Vasco da Gama Garden, both a short distance away.

📍 Location: Rua de Belém, nos. 84 to 92, Lisbon.
🚏 Nearest route stop/section and approximate distance: R Jerónimos or Mosteiro Jerónimos, about 100 to 300 metres away.
🏷️ Category: Pastry shop, bakery and gastronomic attraction.
⭐ Distinguishing feature: a tradition dating from 1837 and a direct connection to Belém’s history and tourist identity.

Praça do Império Garden

Opposite the Jerónimos Monastery, Praça do Império Garden offers an outdoor break among flowerbeds, reflecting pools, sculptures and the Monumental Fountain. The garden was created in 1940 in the context of the Portuguese World Exhibition and underwent redevelopment that restored elements of the original design and expanded the green areas.

It is one of the best points along the route for walking without hurry, photographing the monastery and organising a walking tour of Belém. Its location also places it among several cultural facilities, including the Belém Cultural Centre, the Maritime Museum and the Monument to the Discoveries.

📍 Location: Praça do Império, Belém, Lisbon.
🚏 Nearest route stop/section and approximate distance: Mosteiro Jerónimos, about 300 metres away.
🏷️ Category: Historic garden and leisure area.
⭐ Distinguishing feature: offers a large green area and one of the best visual relationships between the Jerónimos Monastery and Belém’s cultural facilities.

Maritime Museum

Located within the Jerónimos Monastery complex, the Maritime Museum presents the development of Portuguese navigation, the Portuguese Navy and the merchant navy. Its collection contains more than 23,000 items, including ship models, instruments, maps, naval objects and examples connected to the country’s maritime history.

It is a particularly suitable choice for those who want to understand the historical context of Belém’s monuments beyond their architecture. The visit can be combined with the monastery, Praça do Império Garden and the Planetarium, all in the same cultural area.

📍 Location: Praça do Império, Belém, Lisbon.
🚏 Nearest route stop/section and approximate distance: Mosteiro Jerónimos, about 300 metres away.
🏷️ Category: History and naval museum.
⭐ Distinguishing feature: an extensive collection dedicated to Portuguese navigation and maritime history, in a location integrated into the Jerónimos complex.

Belém Cultural Centre

A few minutes’ walk from the Jerónimos Monastery section, the Belém Cultural Centre is one of the main cultural landmarks in western Lisbon. The complex hosts performances, concerts, educational activities, exhibitions and projects related to visual arts, architecture and the performing arts.

MAC/CCB expands the itinerary with contemporary art and architecture exhibitions, while the auditoriums maintain a regular programme of theatre, music, dance and other performances. The complex also functions as an urban passageway, with squares, circulation areas and a pedestrian connection to the Tagus waterfront.

📍 Location: Praça do Império, Belém, Lisbon.
🚏 Nearest route stop/section and approximate distance: Mosteiro Jerónimos, about 500 metres away.
🏷️ Category: Cultural centre, museum, theatre and exhibition space.
⭐ Distinguishing feature: brings a diverse artistic programme and MAC/CCB together in the same complex, with events throughout the year.

Monument to the Discoveries

The Monument to the Discoveries dominates the Tagus waterfront in the monumental shape of a caravel facing the river. Erected in its definitive version in 1960, the monument pays tribute to figures associated with Portuguese maritime expansion and forms part of a square featuring a large Wind Rose.

The visit is interesting both for the monument and for the view over Belém, the Tagus and the 25 de Abril Bridge. It can be reached from the Belém (Station) stop, walking along the riverside area and the paths beside the Belém Cultural Centre.

📍 Location: Avenida Brasília, Belém, Lisbon.
🚏 Nearest route stop/section and approximate distance: Belém (Station), about 500 to 700 metres away.
🏷️ Category: Monument, viewpoint and cultural space.
⭐ Distinguishing feature: combines monumental architecture, historical interpretation and one of the most expansive views of the Tagus in Belém.

National Coach Museum

Near Belém Station, the National Coach Museum houses a unique collection of ceremonial and leisure vehicles used between the 16th and 19th centuries. Highlights include royal coaches, berlins and other vehicles that illustrate the technical and artistic development of animal-drawn transport.

The contemporary building, designed by Paulo Mendes da Rocha in partnership with Ricardo Bak Gordon, also functions as a public space and a striking architectural feature of the area. It is a suitable option for those reaching the end of the route and preferring an indoor activity, especially on hot or rainy days.

📍 Location: Avenida da Índia, no. 136, Lisbon.
🚏 Nearest route stop/section and approximate distance: Belém (Station), about 300 to 500 metres away.
🏷️ Category: Museum and historic heritage.
⭐ Distinguishing feature: presents one of the world’s most important collections of coaches and ceremonial vehicles.

With high frequency on weekdays and service also operating on weekends and public holidays, Route 1714 can be used as a mobility itinerary between Amadora, Carnaxide, Alfragide, Restelo and Belém. For shopping, the best reference is the EN 117 stop next to Alegro Alfragide; for a cultural day, the ideal option is to get off at Restelo or Mosteiro Jerónimos and walk through the gardens, museums and monuments to Belém Station.

Guide to Route 1714: from Amadora to Belém, amid shopping, culture and the Tagus