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Basilica da Estrela

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Jun 17, 2025 - Jun 18, 2025
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Visit Estrela Basilica

Estrela Basilica is a remarkable example of Baroque architecture in Lisbon, commissioned by Queen Maria I in gratitude for a son. Completed in 1790, it features stunning pink-and-black marble interiors.

Highlights include its twin bell towers, the elaborate presépio with a 500-piece Nativity Scene, and magnificent dome views accessible via 112 steps. The basilica is classified as a National Monument.

Unforgettable Highlights

🏛️ Exquisite Baroque Architecture

🔔 Twin Bell Towers

🌌 Panoramic Dome Views

Visitors can enjoy free entry. Ideal for tourists, families, and history buffs.

Interesting Facts about Natural History MuseumBasilica da Estrela

National Monument Status

Estrela Basilica is a classified National Monument of Portugal.

Queen Maria I's Tomb

The basilica houses the tomb of Queen Maria I, who commissioned its construction.

Elaborate Nativity Scene

Features a presépio with 500 pieces created by sculptor Joaquim Machado de Castro.

Location

Praca da Estrela 12

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