Basílica da Estrela
Espaços Religiosos / Estrela e Lapa
Located opposite garden Jardim da Estrela, the Estrela Basilica, also known as the Royal Basilica and Convent of the Most Holy Heart of Jesus, is a renowned Catholic temple and former convent of Carmelite nuns. The church, topped by a dome, was inaugurated in 1794 and has characteristics of the late baroque and neoclassical style. The Estrela Basilica was the first church in the world dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. It also has a magnificent 18th century nativity scene by Machado de Castro with cork and terracotta figures.
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Praça da Estrela
1200-667 Lisboa
Monday to Sunday from 10:30 am to 7:30 pm
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Estrela and Lapa
With origins dating back to the 18th and 19th centuries, when they became the favorite residential areas of the Portuguese nobility and upper bourgeoisie, the Estrela and Lapa neighborhoods have retained their noble and elegant atmosphere, rooted in tradition.