Wow, I did not expect to see this when walking into the church. It appears destroyed on the…read moreinside, as it basically was due to earthquake and fire. Have never seen anything like it. Definitely a neat experience.

The third of three churches, my wife and I visited in Lisbon, Portugal, during a transatlantic…read morecruise, the Catholic Church of St Dominic was heavily damaged/destroyed by fire in 1959. It reopened in 1994, with much of that damage clearly indicating burn marks throughout the church. It has daily mass, with signs asking for visitors to respect the religious reasons for visits.

Now that we've seen so many amazing churches in both Rome and Portugal I have to say how amazed I…read moream at how bland they can be outside and absolutely breathtaking inside. Igreja Sao Roque was just gorgeous on the inside and if you're a nerd for stuff like this as Wifey and are I highly recommend stopping by. I think the pictures can explain it better than any words I can use...

Boring white washed church that once we stepped inside was impressive. Inside we saw an exquisite…read moredecorative church of Lisbon. The tile walls, gold chapels, Greco ceiling were ornate & spectacular. There are tours in English & other languages along with a museum. It originally was a shrine that housed relics. Sao Roque (1295-1327) was canonized for his healing of plague victims and his feasts day commemorated on the 16 August. After Sao Roque's death he became a symbol for the protection from the Black Death plague which ravaged much of Europe. King Manuel I of Portugal believed that a relic from Saint Roque would protect Lisbon and he constructed a small shrine to the west of Lisbon to house the relic. The holy relic provided little protection for Lisbon which suffered horrendously at the hands of the plague. But the church has remained spectacular.

Made a brief stop here as we were walking through Alfama and happened upon the cathedral. I…read moreappreciate the age but wasn't wowed by the interior - not very ornate or interesting. But still neat to see.

Se de Lisboa is known in English as Lisbon Cathedral. Construction of this Catholic church began in…read more1147, making it Lisbon's oldest church. Masses are held here, and tourists may tour for a fee (currently 7 euros per adult, 5 euros per child aged 7-12, and free for younger children) on most days of the week. The building consists of the Baroque-style main chapel, the High Chorus with stained-glass windows, the Transept with Romanesque vaults and a dome, the nine Gothic-style radiating chapels, the Patriarch's dressing room, the chapel of Bartholomew Joanes with Renaissance paintings, the Baptistery, and the sacristy that is not open to visitors. My husband has been inside fancier churches such as those in the Vatican, but Lisbon Cathedral is probably the fanciest church that I have ever entered. We walked around the interior for quite some time and marveled at and photographed the gorgeous architecture.

We found this to be a hidden gem in Lisbon. When you go inside you pay $4 Euro and you are treated…read moreto a magnificent tour of Lisbon history. There are Cenotaphs of famous people from Portugal in several places. You can go upstairs and step out on balconies and get great views of the entire area. There is also a museum on the 3rd floor that gives you a look into the first president after the Monarchy was dissolved. this is a must see if you want to learn about the history of the country

The Church of Saint Anthony of Lisbon is a Roman Catholic church that was reconstructed in 1767 on…read morethe site of the house in which Saint Anthony was born circa 1195. The church is open daily for masses and has no entrance fee. My tour guide drove me to this church. The exterior of the church looks more like a house than a church, but it is beautiful nonetheless. It shows an image of the saint, who is Lisbon's most popular saint, as well as a grand staircase leading inside. I did not get to tour the interior, but I heard that it has a crypt, relics, vaulted ceiling, and paintings.

Such a beautiful church in the heart of Lisbon just beside the Lisbon Cathedral…read more The architecture is amazing in Europe. This is one of my favorite churches in Portugal and one of my favorite Saints. Underneath the church is the room where Saint Anthony was born.

Sao Vicente de Fora is a monastery that was founded in the 1100s, rebuilt in the late 1500s to…read moreearly 1600s, and is dedicated to Saint Vincent. Many Portuguese royalty were buried here. Today the building houses the Diocesan chancery, administrative services, Patriarchal Court, and museum. Admission for a guided tour is currently four euros. Tours may include the Royal Pantheon of the Bragança, daily life at the monastery, azulejos tiles that depict historical scenes, the royal burials, the Patriarchate of Lisbon, and the building architecture. Furthermore, visitors may climb to the roof to view the surrounding Alfama neighborhood. On vacation my husband and I made a brief stop here. We admired the monastery's beautiful architecture and surrounding neighborhood.

While touring Lisbon our guide took us to the church and monastery of Sao Vincente. While the…read morechurch was beautiful, the experience at the monastery was very negative. We walked into the monastery to find a man accepting payment to enter. Payment was €4/person. One could also use the toilets for €0.50/person. We decided we wanted to use the bathroom before visiting the monastery. I asked the worker about the bathrooms and immediately he was surly. "Yes, there are bathrooms." There were 4 of us (€2 total). The smallest bill I had was a €10. He looked at me and said, "no." I apologies and said that a €10 note was the smaller I had. He still said no. I don't if he didn't have change or if he just didn't want to do it, but regardless he was rude and uninviting. Because of his bad attitude we decided not to visit the monastery.

Known for the white exterior and dual bell-towers, Basílica da Estrela warrants a brief visit to…read moreview Queen Maria's tomb and an impressive pulpit. Less ornate than other churches in Lisbon, there is an outside terrace available for a small fee but the view is fairly limited.

The inside is pretty, but not really of interest to me as I am not Catholic…read more We paid the €4 each to climb the narrow circular stairs up to the roof. Expansive views of Lisboa. Worth the money.

This is a beautiful church that will inspire you the minute you walk in. The architecture is…read moreexceptional and the statues and side altars are amazing. Make sure you take the time to visit each side altar as each one tells a story of an event in time.

This is a 14th century Catholic Church, which rebuilt after the earthquake in 1755. Stunning…read morearchitecture, intricate paintings and statues. Recent figure of current Pope Leo. We were very fortunate to enjoy Sunday mass in Lisbon. Be sure to light a candle for .50 € and make a donation via their kiosks.

Igreja Nossa Senhora da Encarnação (Church of Our Lady of the Incarnation) is a Neoclassical style…read morechurch, originally built in 1708, destroyed, like so much else, in the 1755 earthquake, and rebuilt. This church has free admission, but tourists must observe open hours, not during services. It is located at the corner of the Praça Luís de Camões. If you like Baroque architecture, this is a nice eyeful. Technically late-Baroque/Neoclassical, but still that very French feel. About a block away on the same street is Basílica dos Mártires, so it is convenient to visit both churches at once. Afterward, I recommend a nata (egg tart) at Manteigaria, on the opposite corner of Praça Luís de Camões.

This is yet another spectacular cathedral in Lisbon off the beaten path with far fewer tourists!…read moreThe modern structure was built in the 1500s with an adjoining convent, but its history dates back even further to the founding of the original convent in 1271. The interior has soft pastel colors, priceless artwork, and dark alcoves and is worth a visit mostly because it's not overrun with tourists.

We were very fortunate when we went to visit this church they were just beginning to have mass. It…read morewas our first experience to attend mass in Spanish/Portuguese. It was certainly an inspiration. The church interior is magnificent. The architecture of this building built in the 1500's is very interesting. We also had an opportunity to visit the convent next door. There is a Diorama set up the Corpus Christi procession. Every religious order of the day is represented by full color figures. The side walls are almost completely covered with the Portuguese blue tiles. It is spectacular to see.