- Basilica De Estrela - Maria I daughter of Jose I vowed she would build a church if she bore a male son. She did so she built this church in 1779...
- The Estrela Basilica is located just nearby one of the most beautiful parks in Lisbon, namely, Jardim da Estrela.
- Basílica da Estrela. Located in Estrela Square it is considered by many one of Lisbon’s most important monuments of the eighteen’s century.
- In front of the Basilica is Jardim da Estrela, with typical Portuguese pavement and lots of vegetation.
- 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.
- The Basílica da Estrela distinguishes itself with the white dome that rises high above the surroundings and is therefore characteristic of the skyline of the city.
- 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.
- 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.
- I had the pleasure of visiting the Basilica da Estrela during my trip to Lisbon, and I was deeply impressed by its beauty and spirituality.
- Basilica da Estrela was built in 1790 by the will of Queen Maria I of Portugal in fulfillment of her vow in honor of the birth of her son, the Prince of Brazil.