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Jeronimos Monastery
This impressive monastery was built as homage to Portugal's courageous sailors and explorers such as Vasco de Gama who left Portugal to discover new places around the world. It was built on the site where Vasco de Gama and his crew spent their last night before leaving to India. Construction work took up the most of the 16th century and has led to a splendid monastery. Each and every column around the monastery is differently carved with sea monsters, rope, coral and many more sea motifs. The church interior is very spacious and walking through it, you get an appreciation of the richness of the past.
Opening times:
Oct - Apr: Tue - Sun: 10 am - 5 pm
May - Sep: Tue - Sun: 10 am - 6 pm.
Closed on Mondays.
Praca do Imperio, Belem
1400-206
Lisbon
Tel: +351 21 3620034
Basilica de Estrela
This neoclassical church is set on a hill is the district of Estrela and is visible from most parts of Lisbon. It was built in 1779 after Queen Maria I gave birth to a son and an heir to the Portuguese throne. The interior of the church contains the tomb of Queen Maria I. The lovely church has a huge dome and a facade with twin bell towers. It is possible to go up to the dome for wonderful view of the city.
Opening times:
Daily: 8 am - 12.30 am and 3 pm - 7.30 pm.
Largo da Estrela, Estrela
Lisbon
The National Pantheon
The National Pantheon (Santa Engracia Church) is set on a site of a former church that was destroyed in 1630. The reconstruction works took several centuries and the huge dome was recently completed only in 1966.
The National Pantheon houses the tombs of several Portuguese presidents, writer Almeida Garret and many other leading figures.
It is possible to take a lift to dome and enjoy a 360 degrees view of Alfama district and Tagus River.
Opening times:
Tue - Sun: 10 am - 5 pm. Closed on Mondays.
Campo de Santa Clara, Alfama
Lisbon
Sao Vicente De Fora
This magnificent monastery and church is one of Lisbon's most striking landmarks. It was designed by Italian architect Filippo Terzi and was officially opened in 1629, but was severely damaged in the 1755 earthquake that caused the dome to collapse. The entrance is through a gate on the right of the facade and inside the church you will find Machado de Castro's Baroque canopy which hangs over the altar.
Opening times:
Tue - Fri: 9 am - 6 pm, Sat: 9 am - 5 pm, Sun: 9 am - 12.30 am and 3 pm - 5 pm. Closed on Mondays.
Se Cathedral
This ancient cathedral was built in 1147 on the site of an old mosque when the city was taken from the Moors by Portugal's first king. The cathedral is a must site for tourists as for its eclectic styles; the facade is Romanesque with touches of Baroque and the chapel is Gothic style. The cathedral is a very important place for Portugal's people as the casket containing the remains of St. Vincent, the official patron of Lisbon is held in the cathedral.
Opening times:
Tue - Sat: 9 am - 7 pm, Sun - Mon: 9 am - 5 pm.
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