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Basilica of Estrela
Religious site4.6 · 7 2004.2 · 712≈ 32 minFree entry2.2 km from the center
A late-18th-century basilica built to fulfil a vow by Queen Maria I and consecrated as the first church in the world dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. The pink-and-white dome is visible from afar; inside lie the queen's tomb and the celebrated Nativity scene by Machado de Castro, a Christmas tableau of terracotta and cork figures. Its restrained interior somehow outshines the gaudier trappings of many Lisbon churches.
Highlights
- First church in the world dedicated to the Sacred Heart
- Dome in pink and white stone
- Tomb of Queen Maria I
- Machado de Castro's sculpted Nativity scene
Opening hours
| Mon | 09:00 – 19:45 |
|---|---|
| Tue | 09:00 – 19:45 |
| Wed | 09:00 – 19:45 |
| Thu | 09:00 – 19:45 |
| Fri | 09:00 – 19:45 |
| Sat | 09:00 – 19:45 |
| Sun | 09:00 – 19:45 |
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