Basílica da Estrela, Lisboa, Portugal
N 38° 42.814 W 009° 09.637
29S E 486035 N 4285003
This is one of the symbols of Lisbon.
Waymark Code: WMWD2
Location: Portugal
Date Posted: 10/25/2006
Views: 70
On the second half of the XVIII century, the Queen D. Maria I, daughter of D. José I, made a promise that a church would be built if she had a son for the trone.
Her wish was granted so the construction started in 1779. Unfortunaly, the son died two years before the opening, in 1790.
This big church, in baroque style, has a couple of twin towers and inside has several figures of saints and others.
Currently, it's very common to see funerals of public personalities being held here.
Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/01/1779
Age of Church building determined by?: Other reliable source
If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: Catholic
If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: From: 7:30 AM To: 8:00 PM
If Church holds a weekly worship service and "all are welcome", please give the day of the week: Saturday
Indicate the time that the primary worship service is held. List only one: 11:00 AM
Street address of Church:
Largo da Estrela
Lisbon, Lisbon Portugal
1200-667
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Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link]
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