Wow, I did not expect to see this when walking into the church. It appears destroyed on the…read moreinside, as it basically was due to earthquake and fire. Have never seen anything like it. Definitely a neat experience.

The third of three churches, my wife and I visited in Lisbon, Portugal, during a transatlantic…read morecruise, the Catholic Church of St Dominic was heavily damaged/destroyed by fire in 1959. It reopened in 1994, with much of that damage clearly indicating burn marks throughout the church. It has daily mass, with signs asking for visitors to respect the religious reasons for visits.

Se de Lisboa is known in English as Lisbon Cathedral. Construction of this Catholic church began in…read more1147, making it Lisbon's oldest church. Masses are held here, and tourists may tour for a fee (currently 7 euros per adult, 5 euros per child aged 7-12, and free for younger children) on most days of the week. The building consists of the Baroque-style main chapel, the High Chorus with stained-glass windows, the Transept with Romanesque vaults and a dome, the nine Gothic-style radiating chapels, the Patriarch's dressing room, the chapel of Bartholomew Joanes with Renaissance paintings, the Baptistery, and the sacristy that is not open to visitors. My husband has been inside fancier churches such as those in the Vatican, but Lisbon Cathedral is probably the fanciest church that I have ever entered. We walked around the interior for quite some time and marveled at and photographed the gorgeous architecture.

Made a brief stop here as we were walking through Alfama and happened upon the cathedral. I…read moreappreciate the age but wasn't wowed by the interior - not very ornate or interesting. But still neat to see.

Now that we've seen so many amazing churches in both Rome and Portugal I have to say how amazed I…read moream at how bland they can be outside and absolutely breathtaking inside. Igreja Sao Roque was just gorgeous on the inside and if you're a nerd for stuff like this as Wifey and are I highly recommend stopping by. I think the pictures can explain it better than any words I can use...

Boring white washed church that once we stepped inside was impressive. Inside we saw an exquisite…read moredecorative church of Lisbon. The tile walls, gold chapels, Greco ceiling were ornate & spectacular. There are tours in English & other languages along with a museum. It originally was a shrine that housed relics. Sao Roque (1295-1327) was canonized for his healing of plague victims and his feasts day commemorated on the 16 August. After Sao Roque's death he became a symbol for the protection from the Black Death plague which ravaged much of Europe. King Manuel I of Portugal believed that a relic from Saint Roque would protect Lisbon and he constructed a small shrine to the west of Lisbon to house the relic. The holy relic provided little protection for Lisbon which suffered horrendously at the hands of the plague. But the church has remained spectacular.

Known for the white exterior and dual bell-towers, Basílica da Estrela warrants a brief visit to…read moreview Queen Maria's tomb and an impressive pulpit. Less ornate than other churches in Lisbon, there is an outside terrace available for a small fee but the view is fairly limited.

The inside is pretty, but not really of interest to me as I am not Catholic…read more We paid the €4 each to climb the narrow circular stairs up to the roof. Expansive views of Lisboa. Worth the money.

Basílica de Nossa Senhora dos Mártires (Basilica of Our Lady of the Martyrs) is a Neoclassical…read morestyle church, originally built in 1147, destroyed, like so much else, in the 1755 earthquake, and rebuilt. A very similar story can be told about the church a block up the street, Igreja Nossa Senhora da Encarnação. Both churches were rebuilt in the style of the post-earthquake era, but Nossa Senhora dos Mártires has far more back history, having existed for centuries before Senhora da Encarnação. This church is dedicated to the martyrs who participated in the 1147 reconquest of Lisbon from the Moors. It began as a small chapel built to house the image of the Virgin brought by English crusaders, and it was where the first baptism took place after the expulsion of the Moors. It is better known to the Portuguese as the site where poet, Fernando Pessoa, was baptized. This church has free admission, but you must observe open hours. If you participate in a service, you will hopefully get to hear the church's impressive 18thC organ, one of the best in Portugal. As mentioned, about a block away on the same street is Igreja Nossa Senhora da Encarnação, so it is convenient to visit both churches at once. Afterward, I recommend a nata (egg tart) at Manteigaria, on the far corner of Praça Luís de Camões.

This is a 14th century Catholic Church, which rebuilt after the earthquake in 1755. Stunning…read morearchitecture, intricate paintings and statues. Recent figure of current Pope Leo. We were very fortunate to enjoy Sunday mass in Lisbon. Be sure to light a candle for .50 € and make a donation via their kiosks.

Igreja Nossa Senhora da Encarnação (Church of Our Lady of the Incarnation) is a Neoclassical style…read morechurch, originally built in 1708, destroyed, like so much else, in the 1755 earthquake, and rebuilt. This church has free admission, but tourists must observe open hours, not during services. It is located at the corner of the Praça Luís de Camões. If you like Baroque architecture, this is a nice eyeful. Technically late-Baroque/Neoclassical, but still that very French feel. About a block away on the same street is Basílica dos Mártires, so it is convenient to visit both churches at once. Afterward, I recommend a nata (egg tart) at Manteigaria, on the opposite corner of Praça Luís de Camões.

This is a beautiful church that will inspire you the minute you walk in. The architecture is…read moreexceptional and the statues and side altars are amazing. Make sure you take the time to visit each side altar as each one tells a story of an event in time.

A very memorable church to visit. The stained glass windows are most beautiful and the light coming…read morethrough them is stunning. Take the time to walk around and see the side altars. The statues are so well done and the architecture is wonderful. It is a very quiet and peaceful place to visit. Try to take a few moments to see this if you visit the city.

The Church of Saint Anthony of Lisbon is a Roman Catholic church that was reconstructed in 1767 on…read morethe site of the house in which Saint Anthony was born circa 1195. The church is open daily for masses and has no entrance fee. My tour guide drove me to this church. The exterior of the church looks more like a house than a church, but it is beautiful nonetheless. It shows an image of the saint, who is Lisbon's most popular saint, as well as a grand staircase leading inside. I did not get to tour the interior, but I heard that it has a crypt, relics, vaulted ceiling, and paintings.

Such a beautiful church in the heart of Lisbon just beside the Lisbon Cathedral…read more The architecture is amazing in Europe. This is one of my favorite churches in Portugal and one of my favorite Saints. Underneath the church is the room where Saint Anthony was born.

One of the most beautiful buildings from the outside in all of Portugal is the adjacent Jeronimos…read moremonetary. This church, like all Catholic Churches in Portugal can be visited for free. In addition to hosting the tomb of famous explorer Vasco de gamma it is notable for its soaring ceilings and arches and the elephants seen around the inside, ancient symbols of power. As a gothic style church it is quite austere and has a solemn contemplative feeling with dim lighting. As Lisbon is getting more touristed, when we arrived around opening time, 10 am, we were behind several large bus-tour groups. While there is no fee to enter, they do control the crowds by metering the number of people at a time. We spent no more than 20 minutes inside and we had the benefit of a private guide who explained important features of the structure and architecture. Definitely worth a short visit. Come later in the day, say 4 or 4:30 for smaller crowds.

The church is stunning and beautiful inside. I attended Sunday mass. It was peaceful inside. The…read moreonly bad interaction was with this man on my way out telling me "no visitor." I attended the mass already and I walked around the church. I recognized him. He was the one lighting the candle at the beginning of the mass. He was by the other exit door on my way out and there was a door open so I was trying go around that way so I will end up where I came from. I understand at times they don't want visitors but someone already inside the church, & attended mass. I didn't feel like arguing with him. I don't know if it is just me or the churches I attended near where I was from, there are visitors coming in during mass. They do welcome visitors. If they wanted to leave they leave quietly. Aside from that man's attitude, it is a beautiful church.