Attractions near Basilica da Estrela

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Basilica da Estrela

Largo da Estrela, Lisbon 1200-667 - Portugal

The star basilica church was built in the second half of the 18th century on the orders of Queen Maria I. Situated on the top of a hill, it is regarded as one of the most important sacred buildings of...

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Attractions near Basilica da Estrela

A selection of attractions close to Basilica da Estrela:

Basilica da Estrela (< 1 Mile)

The star basilica church was built in the second half of the 18th century on the orders of Queen Maria I. Situated on the top...

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Estrela Gardens (< 1 Mile)

Opposite the Estrela Basilica, these lovely gardens are Lisbon’s oldest and most popular. Laid out in various designs between 1842 and 1852, they feature an...

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House Museum Fernando Pessoa (< 1 Mile)

Fernando Pessoa (1888-1935) is considered by many as one of the world’s great poets. The house in which he lived towards the end of his...

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Senhor Vinho (< 1 Mile)

If you have visited the Fado Museum you will want to experience an evening at a genuine and respected Fado club. The Senhor Vinho is...

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Amália Rodrigues Museum (< 1 Mile)

The Casa-Museu Amália Rodrigues was the home of Amália Rodrigues (1920-1999) from the 1950s onwards and was opened as a museum in 2001. Known as...

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Radio Museum (< 1 Mile)

The museum presents the evolution of sound broadcasting and production from its earliest days and it has one of the biggest collections of its kind...

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São Bento Palace (< 1 Mile)

This large white building complex is the home of the Portuguese parliament and houses the official residence of the prime minister. The original building was...

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Museum of Ancient Art (< 1 Mile)

Since 1884 the museum has been housed in a palace originally built in 1690 by Count Alvor. Known as the ‘house of the green windows’...

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Geological Museum (< 1 Mile)

The Geological Museum belongs to the Institute of Mining and Geology; it was founded in 1857 and is housed in an ancient convent in the...

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Bernardas Convent (< 1 Mile)

The Bernardas Convent, founded in 1653 during the reign of King João IV, was totally destroyed during the great earthquake of 1755. It was rebuilt...

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Marionette Museum (< 1 Mile)

Housed in the former 18th century Bernardas Convent, this museum has a collection of more than 1,000 puppets, some of which date from the 17th...

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Tapada das Necessidades (< 1 Mile)

The Tapada das Necessidades was originally the garden and park of the 18th century Necessidades Palace built by King João V, now the offices of...

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Amoreiras Shopping Centre (< 1 Mile)

The Amoreiras Towers Shopping Centre was the first large complex of its kind in Portugal and it still remains popular although others have since been...

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Cardais Convent Church (< 1 Mile)

The Conceição dos Cardais Convent was founded in 1681 and built in a Portuguese version of Baroque style, rich decoration blended with architectural simplicity. The...

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University Science Museum (< 1 Mile)

The Lisbon University Science Museum (Museu de Ciência da Universidade de Lisboa) was established on the 8th May 1985 and, apart from its permanent features,...

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Saint Catherine’s Church (< 1 Mile)

St Catherine’s Church is another example of the Portuguese version of Baroque style, with a harmonious blend of rich decoration and simplicity. It forms part...

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Mãe d’Agua Reservoir (< 1 Mile)

At the end of the Águas Livres Aqueduct is the Mãe d’Agua Reservoir, the largest reservoir of the system. The castle-like structure was designed by...

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Amoreiras Garden (< 1 Mile)

The Amoreiras Garden is also known as, and named after, the dramatist, poet and writer Marcelino Mesquita (1856-1919). It was inaugurated with 331 mulberry trees...

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Príncipe Real Garden (< 1 Mile)

The Príncipe Real Garden is a particularly pleasant park and is also known as the França Borges Garden, in tribute to the journalist whose statue...

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Szenes –Viera da Silva Museum (< 1 Mile)

Housed in an 18th century building, which was originally the Royal Silk Factory, the Arpad Szenes –Viera da Silva Museum and Foundation is dedicated to...

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