Lisbon District

Historic Churches & Monasteries

This collection spans Lisbon's architectural history from the 12th-century Romanesque Lisbon Cathedral to the 18th-century neoclassical Estrela Basilica. It highlights the UNESCO-listed Manueline cloisters of Jerónimos Monastery and the haunting Gothic ruins of Carmo Convent, preserved as a memorial to the 1755 earthquake. The list features the National Pantheon’s grand dome, the humble cork-lined cells of the Convent of the Capuchos in Sintra, and the fire-scarred interior of São Domingos Church, showcasing the region's diverse Baroque, Mannerist, and Gothic heritage.

Historic Churches & 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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Lisbon Cathedral

Historic Roman Catholic cathedral featuring a blend of Romanesque, Gothic, and Baroque architectural styles. It is a national monument and significant religious and cultural heritage site.

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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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Carmo Convent

Historic Gothic church and former convent featuring notable ruins and an archaeological museum with artifacts spanning from prehistory to contemporary times.

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Convent of the Capuchos

The Convent of the Friars Minor Capuchin, popularly known as the Convent of the Capuchos, but officially the Convento de Santa Cruz da…

José Luiz / CC BY-SA 3.0

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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.

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Estrela Basilica

18th-century Roman Catholic basilica featuring baroque and neoclassical architecture with a prominent white dome and queen's tomb.

Alvesgaspar / CC BY-SA 3.0

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National Ceramic Tile Museum

National Tile Museum presents the history of craft-making of decorative ceramic tiles, azulejos, popular in Spain and Portugal.

José Luiz / CC BY-SA 3.0

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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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Capela de São Jerónimo

A 16th-century Manueline chapel designed by Diogo de Boitaca. Located on a hill overlooking the Jerónimos Monastery, it features a square plan, battlements, and distinct nautical-themed stonework.

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Saint Anthony's Church

Built on the traditional site of Saint Anthony's birth, this 18th-century church features a mix of Baroque and Neoclassical styles. It includes a crypt accessible to visitors marking the saint's birthplace.

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Convento dos Cardais

A 17th-century former convent known for its exceptional interior decoration, including blue and white Dutch azulejo tile panels by Jan van Oort and intricate gilded woodcarvings.

Michel De Maer / CC-BY-SA

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Convento da Graça

One of Lisbon's oldest religious sites, rebuilt after the 1755 earthquake. It features a Baroque facade, an 18th-century tile-decorated interior, and a terrace offering panoramic views of the city and castle.

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.

Daniel VILLAFRUELA / CC BY-SA 3.0

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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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Igreja do Menino Deus

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

Rosinaldo Bulhões / CC-BY-SA

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Igreja do Loreto

Historically known as the Church of the Italians, this site features a Mannerist facade and an interior rich in Italian marble and 18th-century paintings, restored after the 1755 earthquake.

Michael Razuvaev / CC-BY-SA

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Igreja de Santo André

A 13th-century Gothic parish church located in Mafra. It is classified as a National Monument and houses several medieval funerary monuments within its triple-nave interior.

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Igreja de Santa Maria do Castelo

Igreja de Santa Maria do Castelo is a church in Portugal. It is classified as a National Monument.

Netcesar / Public domain

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Ermida de São João Baptista

A small 16th-century hermitage located in the Serra de Montejunto. It is historically linked to the first Dominican monastery established in Portugal and offers views over the Alenquer region.