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.

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.

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.

My eye was drawn to the absolutely amazing portico of this church that is located in the Pombaline…read moredistrict. While it could use some cleaning, there is no mistaking the artistry and elegance here. The portal is all that remains from the original Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Misericórdia, which was destroyed by the 1755 earthquake. The original structure had been commissioned in the 15th century by the widow of King João II, Leonor, on the site of an old synagogue. Decorated with a rich profusion of Manueline details, with an emphasis on angels, flowers, armillar spheres and the cross of the Ordem de Cristo, the Portal further displays, in the tympanum, the Virgem Maria protecting with her mantle historical figures, namely the pope Leão X. I stepped inside and while there was a mass underway, it is impressive and I will try to return for a better look. [Review 16637 overall - 153 in Portugal - 148 of 2022.]

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.

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.

This is yet another spectacular cathedral in Lisbon off the beaten path with far fewer tourists!…read moreThe modern structure was built in the 1500s with an adjoining convent, but its history dates back even further to the founding of the original convent in 1271. The interior has soft pastel colors, priceless artwork, and dark alcoves and is worth a visit mostly because it's not overrun with tourists.

We were very fortunate when we went to visit this church they were just beginning to have mass. It…read morewas our first experience to attend mass in Spanish/Portuguese. It was certainly an inspiration. The church interior is magnificent. The architecture of this building built in the 1500's is very interesting. We also had an opportunity to visit the convent next door. There is a Diorama set up the Corpus Christi procession. Every religious order of the day is represented by full color figures. The side walls are almost completely covered with the Portuguese blue tiles. It is spectacular to see.