• 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 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.
  • 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 Estrela Basilica in the Estrela neighborhood of Lisbon stands as a grand testament to the architectural styles of late Baroque and Neoclassical design.
  • Facade of Basílica da Estrela. ... The Basílica da Estrela in Lisbon is a huge baroque/neoclassical church with a most impressive dome.
  • Estrela Basilica is a must-visit destination for those seeking to admire splendid architecture and immerse themselves in Portugal's rich cultural heritage.
  • 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.
  • The Estrela Basilica was the first church in the world dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. ... Things to do near Basílica da Estrela.
  • 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.
  • The Basílica da Estrela is a significant 18th-century Baroque church in the leafy district of Estrela in Lisbon. ... Statues on the Basilica da Estrela.