- The Basilica and Jardim da Estrela. The Basilica da Estrela lies west of the Baixa, in the upscale neighborhood of Lapa.
- Visually, the Estrela Basilica commands attention with its monumental dome, visible from across the city, echoing Lisbon’s undulating topography.
- 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...
- Estrela Basilica is a must-visit destination for those seeking to admire splendid architecture and immerse themselves in Portugal's rich cultural heritage.
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- Few people seem to know that one can climb the stairs to the roof of the Estrela basilica and enjoy in peaceful silence breathtaking views of the city.
- 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.
- 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.
- But the main attraction of the Basilica da Estrela is the sculptural group "Christmas", consisting of more than 500 sculptures. ... Basilica da Estrela at night.
- Estrela Basilica is a basilica and carmelite convent built in the second half of the 18th century and the first one dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus.