Santos-o-Velho (Lisbon)

Santos-o-Velho (Portuguese pronunciation: [ˈsɐ̃tuʃ u ˈveʎu]) is a former freguesia (civil parish) of Lisbon, Portugal, with an area of 0.51 km² and 4,013 inhabitants (2001). It has a population density of 7899.6 inhabitants/km². At the administrative reorganization of Lisbon on 8 December 2012 it became part of the parish Estrela.[1]

Santos-o-Velho
Civil parish
Santos-o-Velho Location in Portugal
Coordinates: 38°42′25″N 9°09′22″W
Country	Portugal
Region	Lisboa
Metropolitan area	Lisbon
District	Lisbon
Municipality	Lisbon
Disbanded	2012
Area
• Total	0.51 km2 (0.20 sq mi)
Population  (2001)
• Total	4,013
• Density	7,900/km2 (20,000/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC±00:00 (WET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+01:00 (WEST)
Website	jf-estrela.pt

It is one of the best preserved historical parts of Lisbon, including Madragoa (former village in the outskirts of Central Lisbon), the Museum of Ancient Art, and many former convents and palaces (in which the current Embassy of France in included).

Well-known streets of this parish are Rua das Trinas, Rua do Guarda-Mor, Rua do Quelhas, Rua das Praças, and Avenida da Brasilia.

It is also known for its lively nightlife.