- While this Basilica is colloquially known by the name of Basilica da Estrela, being under the advocacin the Sacred Heart of Jesus is this last its official name.
- 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...
- Visually, the Estrela Basilica commands attention with its monumental dome, visible from across the city, echoing Lisbon’s undulating topography.
- Estrela Basilica is a must-visit destination for those seeking to admire splendid architecture and immerse themselves in Portugal's rich cultural heritage.
- We observe the magnificent Basilica da Estrela, built on top of a hill and we end with a visit to Jardim da Estrela, one of Lisbon's favorites gardens.
- For anyone with an interest in foreign clergy or late Baroque/neoclassical architecture the Basílica da Estrela is an unmissable landmark in the Portuguese capital.
- The Basilica and Jardim da Estrela. The Basilica da Estrela lies west of the Baixa, in the upscale neighborhood of Lapa.
- Basilica de Estrela can be seen from far away from many vantage points in Lisbon, with its white facade end two bell towers.
- Estrela Basilica. 8.7. ⊚. ... Construction started in 1779 and the basilica was finished in 1790, after the death of José caused by smallpox in 1788.
- The Basilica da Estrela with its elegant white façade is my favourite church in Lisbon — no small compliment in a city that fancies itself a second Rome.