Churches and monasteries in Lisbon

Historic Churches and Monasteries

Lisbon’s religious landscape spans centuries of architectural evolution, from the 12th-century foundations of the São Domingos Church to the intricate Manueline carvings of the UNESCO-listed Jerónimos Monastery. This collection highlights the city's transition through Gothic, Mannerist, and Baroque styles, featuring national pantheons, royal burial sites, and hidden gems like the Convento dos Cardais. Many sites serve as repositories for sacred art, traditional azulejo tiling, and the remains of Portugal’s most significant historical figures.

Historic Churches and Monasteries — Map

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Jerónimos Monastery

A 16th-century late Gothic monastery renowned for its Manueline architecture and historical significance, including royal and explorer burial sites.

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National Pantheon

Historic baroque church and national mausoleum housing tombs of important Portuguese figures. Noted for its architectural beauty and central dome.

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São Roque Church

Historic baroque church and museum featuring religious art and significant cultural heritage. Known for its Jesuit origins and notable architecture by Filippo Terzi.

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Sao Domingos Church

Sao Domingos is a 12th-century church which used to host royal weddings and that features a Baroque facade.

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Monastery of São Vicente de Fora

Historic 17th-century baroque and mannerist church and monastery notable for its architecture, religious art, and royal tombs.

Carlos Luis M C da Cruz / Public domain

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Saint Anthony's Church

18th-century Baroque-Rococo church built on the traditional birthplace of Saint Anthony. The crypt remains from the original structure that survived the 1755 earthquake.

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Convento da Graça

Originally founded in 1271, this complex features an 18th-century Baroque church and cloisters decorated with traditional blue and white azulejo tiles. It houses the revered image of Senhor dos Passos.

Braun and Hogenberg / Public domain

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Church of Nossa Senhora da Conceição Velha

The Church of Nossa Senhora da Conceição is a church in the civil parish of Madalena, in the municipality of Lisbon.

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Convento dos Cardais

A 17th-century former convent of the Discalced Carmelites that survived the 1755 earthquake. Its interior contains rare Dutch azulejo panels and elaborate Baroque gilded woodcarvings.

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Convento de São Pedro de Alcântara

17th-century monastery featuring a Mannerist exterior and a Baroque chapel. The interior is decorated with marble inlays and azulejos illustrating the life of Saint Peter of Alcantara.

Michael Coghlan / CC BY-SA 2.0

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Igreja de Santo Estêvão

Saint Stephen Church is a church in Alfama district of Lisbon, Portugal. It is classified as a National Monument.

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Igreja do Menino Deus

Igreja do Menino Deus is a church in Portugal. It is classified as a National Monument.

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