• Toggle the table of contents. Estrela Basilica. ... The Estrela Basilica was the first church in the world dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. History[edit].
  • The Basílica da Estrela is an obligatory port of call in Lisbon. It is also a stop on the no. 28 tram route, another must during your stay.
  • The lovingly designed Basilica proved an insufficient offering, as Jose died from Smallpox aged 27, two years before the final completion of the Basilica da Estrela.
  • Basilica de Estrela can be seen from far away from many vantage points in Lisbon, with its white facade end two bell towers.
  • Basílica da Estrela. Visitor's Guide. ... The Royal Basilica of Estrela is one of Lisbon's most beautiful monuments and one of its most monumental churches.
  • Facade of Basílica da Estrela. ... The Basílica da Estrela in Lisbon is a huge baroque/neoclassical church with a most impressive dome.
  • The Estrela Basilica was consecrated to the cult of the sacred heart of Jesus, hence it is also known as the Basilica of the Sacred Heart.
  • Basilica da Estrela is a must-visit for architecture lovers and religious patrons. Visitors generally spend about 30 minutes exploring the basilica.
  • This comprehensive guide will take you through the significance of Estrela Basilica, its history, architectural features, visiting information, and its impact on...
  • It sits enthroned like a queen on one of Lisbon's hills: the Basilica da Estrela. And in the course of its history, it was indeed elevated to the status of a regent...