• 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 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.
  • A pleasant way to reach Estrela is by taking trams 25 or 28, which stop right outside the basilica. Across the street is a lovely neighborhood park.
  • 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 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 was consecrated to the cult of the sacred heart of Jesus, hence it is also known as the Basilica of the Sacred Heart.
  • Basilica de Estrela can be seen from far away from many vantage points in Lisbon, with its white facade end two bell towers.
  • 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.
  • Basilica da Estrela is a must-visit for architecture lovers and religious patrons. Visitors generally spend about 30 minutes exploring the basilica.