Baroque Route

Built in the 18th century, it displays Baroque characteristics in its grandeur and dramatic appearance. Its impressive arches, detailed stonework and rhythmic repetition of shapes create a sensation of movement and splendour, typical of the Baroque style. The ornate details and impressive height of the aqueduct emphasise human power and achievement, reflecting the artistic and cultural ambitions of the period, while playing a vital role in supplying water to Lisbon.

Calçada da Quintinha 6  |  1070-225 Lisboa

E-mail: mda.epal@adp.pt
Site: www.epal.pt
E-mail: mda.epal@adp.pt
Telephone: 218 100 215 

Opening hours:
Tuesday to Sunday between 10am and 5.30pm (closed on public holidays).

How to get there: 
Bus: 723, 742, 748, 751, 758, 753, 1716
GPS: Latitude: 38º43’47.09”N | Longitude: 9º10’13.55”W

Situated in Lisbon and built in the 18th century, it has striking Baroque features. Its balanced façade, rich in ornamental details, such as cornices and crafted windows, reflects the exuberance of the style. Inside, the decorated ceilings and panels of azulejo tiles reveal the taste for opulence and drama, typical of the Baroque, creating an atmosphere of luxury and sophistication, in harmony with the grandeur of the period.

R. de São Pedro de Alcântara 39  |  1250-237 Lisboa

Site: www.palacioludovice.com
E-mail: info@palacioludovice.com
Telephone: 211513850

How to get there:
Bus: 18B
Metro: Blue Line (Restauradores), Yellow Line (Rato)
GPS: Latitude: 38º42'58.99"N | Longitude: 9º8'34.58"W

The most important monument of the Portuguese Baroque period has an area of 38,000 m2, making it one of the largest in Europe. On the outside, it stands out for its symmetry, its imposing façade, decorated with columns and elaborate sculptures. Inside it boasts colourful marble, exuberant frescoes and rich ornamentation, characteristics that emphasise the opulence, power and drama typical of the Baroque style.

Terreiro D. João V  |  2640-492 Mafra

Site: www.palaciomafra.pt
E-mail: geral@pnmafra.dgpc.pt
Telephone: 261817550

Opening hours:
Wednesday to Monday, from 9.30am to 5.30pm

How to get there: 
Bus: 2740, 2741, 2803 ou 2804 (Terminal Campo Grande)
GPS: Latitude: 38º56'12.928" N | Longitude: 9º19'32.885" W

A remarkable example of Baroque architecture in palaces and gardens. The garden was inspired by the French style of Versailles, in particular the waterfall, connecting galleries and the mythological sculptures by Machado de Castro. The palace has balanced façades and detailed decoration, creating an atmosphere of sophistication and harmony with the surrounding landscape. The gardens and buildings have undergone various stages of construction, and the property has been extended several times.

Estrada da Gibalta  |  2760-064, Caxias, Oeiras

Site: www.oeiras.pt
E-mail: geral@oeiras.pt
Telephone: 214115062

Opening hours:
Every day
Summer: 9am to 9pm
Winter: 9am to 8pm

How to get there: 
Bus: 1725
GPS: Latitude: 38º41'52.51"N | Longitude: 9º16'29.52"W

Located in the heart of Lisbon, in Rua do Século, this building conserves its 17th-century appearance on the outside while the interior has been profoundly remodelled in the Rococo style. Highlights include the two-storey staircase where we can admire various marble sculptures, the rooms of the noble floor decorated by the Milanese master João Grossi, the chapel lit by stucco decoration and illuminated by a skylight, the games room and the ballroom. 

Rua de O Século 79  |  1200-003, Lisboa

Site: www.carpe.pt
E-mail: info@carpe.pt
Telephone: 211977102

Opening hours:
Garden open all year round: 
Summer (1 May to 30 September): 9am-9pm
Winter (1 October to 30 April): 9am-8pm 

How to get there: 
Bus: 706, 773
Metro: Blue Line (Restauradores)
GPS: Latitude: 38º41'56.4"N | Longitude: 9º18'18.4"W

Conceived by the Italian architect António Canevari in the 18th century, it is one of the most notable palaces on the outskirts of Lisbon for its opulent stucco decoration, azulejo tiles and paintings. Outside of the Palace there is a protected Mediterranean forest, waterfalls and French-style boxwood gardens. Inside, majestic and exuberant decoration prevails, one of the main highlights being the impressive panels in the Hunting Room, which depict Ovid's Metamorphoses.

Palácio do Correio-Mor  |  2670-000 Loures

Site: palaciodocorreiomor.pt
E-mail: palaciodocorreiomor@fibeira.pt
Telephone: 213170850

Opening hours:
11am to 12.30pm (Guided tour)

How to get there: 
Bus: 702, 2754, 2756
GPS: Latitude: 38º49’39.24”N | Longitude: 9º11’03.34”W

The history of this park dates back to 1742, when D. João V ordered the construction of a hermitage, a convent and a palace that would serve as his residence. The area of the park was increased as the monarch acquired more land up the hillside, until it reached its current 10 hectares. The Necessidades park is a historic architectural complex by any standards. Having been initially designed in the Baroque style, it underwent changes throughout the 19th century.

Largo Necessidades  |  1399-051 Lisboa

Site: www.visitlisboa.com

Opening hours:
11 am - 6.30 pm
Closed: 24, 25 and 31 December, 1 January and Easter Sunday.

How to get there: 
Bus: 712, 727, 720
GPS: Latitude: 38º42'33" N | Longitude: 9º10'09" W

A remarkable example of the Baroque architecture of the 17th century, near Monsanto, one of the “lungs” of the city of Lisbon. With its Mannerist architecture and Baroque decoration, the interior of the palace is richly decorated with colourful azulejo tiles, frescoes and painted ceilings. The gardens, full of fountains, lakes, statues and panels of azulejo tiles, complement the Baroque opulence, creating an atmosphere of luxury and harmony with nature.

Largo São Domingos de Benfica 1  |  1500-554, Lisboa

Site: fronteira-alorna.pt
E-mail: fundacao@fronteira-alorna.pt
Telephone: 217 782 023

Opening hours:
Monday to Saturday and Public Holidays
   English – 10am, 11.30am, 1pm, 2.30pm and 4pm 
   French – 10.30am, 12 noon, 13h30, 3pm and 4.30pm
   Spanish – 12.30pm and 5pm 
   Portuguese – 11am and 3.30pm 
Gardens: 10am to 6pm (last entry at 5.30pm)

How to get there: 
Train: Sete Rios
Bus: 770
Metro: Blue Line (Zoo)
GPS: Latitude: 38º44’32.67”N | Longitude: 9º10’47.73”W

Built at the start of the 18th century by the Marquis of Nisa, it then came to belong to the Marquises and Counts of Ribeira Grande. Barely affected by the earthquake of 1755, in the 20th century it was greatly altered and adapted into an educational establishment. Despite these transformations it still retained many of its original features, such as the monumental façade, the gardens and the chapel of Our Lady of Mount Carmel.

Travessa do Conde da Ribeira, 4  |  Lisboa

Site: palaciocribeiragrande.wordpress.com
E-mail: atendimento@fibeira.pt
Telephone: 210 030 020

Opening hours:
Project in progress (The Curator Art Palace Hotel)

How to get there: 
Train: Alcântara-Mar
Tram: 15E
Bus: 714, 727, 732, 751, 756
GPS: Latitude: 38.70595220052599 | Longitude: -9.183295094982473

A 19th-century palace, with a perfectly symmetrical layout, also known as the Patriarchs' Palace for having been the official summer residence of the patriarchs of Lisbon. Situated in Rua da Junqueira, it was a very attractive location for noble families, principally from the mid- 18th century, due to its privileged proximity to the Tagus at the time. 

Rua da Junqueira, 78-92; Travessa do Conde da Ribeira, 1-11

Site: informacoeseservicos.lisboa.pt
E-mail: info@museusemonumentos.pt
Telephone: 21 361 63 40

Opening hours:
Project in progress (installation of the Museums and Monuments of Portugal)

How to get there: 
Tram: 15E
Bus: 727, 732, 738, 720
GPS: Latitude: 38.70418250325454 | Longitude: -9.184611889252764

A royal residence for more than a century, it housed the Ministry of Foreign Affairs from the mid-20th century onwards. This is a Baroque building, developed around 2 square courtyards. An important feature in the interior are the staircases leading up to the noble floor and the successive themed rooms, decorated with stucco-work, mural paintings, carvings, marble, azulejo tiles, sculptures and canvases.

Largo Necessidades, 58  |  1350-188 Lisboa

Site: informacoeseservicos.lisboa.pt
E-mail: gfg@mne.pt
Telephone: 213946224

Opening hours:
Not open to the public

How to get there: 
Bus: 712, 720, 738
GPS: Latitude: 38° 42' 24.35'' N  | Longitude: 9° 10' 14.33'' W

With over 500 years of history, Belém National Palace has been the official residence of the President of the Portuguese Republic since the establishment of the Republic. Its first owner was D. Manuel of Portugal. In the 16th century, he built a first smaller palace. It remained in the same family until 1726, the year in which the King D. João V bought the entire property, making it the holiday home of the Royal Family. Exceptionally, some sovereigns even lived on the estate. 

Praça Afonso de Albuquerque  |  1349-022 Lisboa

Site: www.visitlisboa.com
E-mail: museu@presidencia.pt
Telephone: 213614764

Opening hours:
Saturday from 10.30am to 4.30pm

How to get there: 
Tram: 15E
Bus: 714, 720, 723, 727, 729, 751 
GPS: Latitude: 38.703588262508376 | Longitude:  -9.201240334879277

A Catholic temple and former convent of Carmelite nuns located in the city of Lisbon. It has Baroque and Neoclassical features, and stands on top of a hill in the western part of the city, being one of the landmarks of the Lapa area. Its grey, pink and yellow marble interior, lit up by openings in the dome, reveals several paintings by Pompeo Batoni, and a crib by Machado de Castro made up of more than 500 cork and terracotta figures.

Praça da Estrela  |  1200-667 Lisboa

Site: www.visitlisboa.com
E-mail: basilica_estrela@sapo.pt
Telephone: 213 960 915
Opening hours: Monday to Sunday: 8.45am-1pm| 3pm-8pm

How to get there: 
Tram: 28E
Bus: 709, 720, 727, 738, 773
GPS: Latitude: 38.718450498570455 | Longitude:  -9.1601803429797

In late Baroque and neoclassical style, this basilica is an example of the quality of religious architecture in the context of the Pombaline redevelopment of the city of Lisbon. It was created immediately after the reconquest of Lisbon from the Moors in 1147, starting out as a small hermitage erected in order to worship the image of Our Lady brought by the English Crusaders, who was soon invoked by the people as Our Lady of the Martyrs in memory of all the soldiers who died in combat in defence of the Christian faith. 

Rua Garrett  |  1200-203 Lisboa

Site: paroquiadosmartires.pt
E-mail:  bas.martires@sapo.pt
Telephone: 213 462 465

Opening hours:
Monday to Friday: 9am-7pm
Saturday and Sunday: 10am-8pm

How to get there: 
Tram: 28E
Bus: 758
Metro: Blue and Green Line (Baixa-Chiado)
GPS: Latitude: 38.71588169169925 | Longitude: -9.142093334158226

Built at the beginning of the 18th century, it was rebuilt after its collapse and the fire caused by the earthquake of 1755, in Baroque and Rococo styles. The façade features two 17th-century sculptures that were on St Catherine's Gate (Porta de Santa Catarina). Inside, it is worth noting the impressive image of Our Lady of the Incarnation, sculpted by Machado de Castro, as well as impressive paintings on the ceilings. 

Largo do Chiado  |  1200-108 Lisboa

Site: www.quovadislisboa.com
E-mail: ig.encarnacao@mail.telepac.pt
Telephone: 213 424 623

Opening hours:
Monday to Friday: 7:30am-12.30pm | 2.30pm-8pm
Saturday: 9am-12.30pm | 3pm-8pm
Sunday: 9am-1.30pm | 3pm-8pm

How to get there: 
Bus: 709, 732
Metro: Blue and Green Line (Baixa-Chiado)
GPS: Latitude: 38.71437168877768 | Longitude:  -9.14176662037921

Built as a place of worship in 1550 near the Gates of St Catherine (Portas de Sta Catarina), opened in the Fernandina enclosure. At the end of the 15th century, in the vicinity of a hermitage dedicated to St. Anthony that was there, an Italian colony sufficiently large to form a parish went on to invoke Our Lady of Loreto. After suffering serious damage due to a fire and the earthquake of 1755, it was restored during 30 years, and reopened in 1785.

Largo do Chiado  |  1200-108 Lisboa

Site: www.quovadislisboa.pt
E-mail: temporin@clix.pt
Telephone: 213 423 655

Opening hours:
Monday to Saturday: 9am-1.30pm | 4pm-8pm
Sunday: 8.30am-2pm | 5pm-9pm

How to get there: 
Tram: 28E
Bus: 758
Metro: Blue and Green Line (Baixa-Chiado)
GPS: Latitude: 38.715538916629065 | Longitude: -9.143447834147128

The chapel of St. John the Baptist, in the Church of St. Roque, is considered to be one of the great works in that church. It combines rocaille elements in a structure with austere neoclassical features. Before being sent to Lisbon, it was consecrated in Rome by Pope Benedict XIV, in the Church of Saint Anthony of the Portuguese. Three ships were needed to transport it.

Largo Trindade Coelho  |  1200-470 Lisboa

Site: www.quovadislisboa.com
Telephone: 213 235 383

Opening hours:
- Summer: Monday to Friday | 10am-6pm  |  Saturday and Sunday: 9am-6pm
- Winter: Monday to Friday: 10am-7pm  |  Saturday and Sunday: 9am-7pm

How to get there: 
Tram: 28E
Bus: 758
Metro: Blue and Green Line (Baixa-Chiado)
GPS: Latitude: 38.717505311910216 | Longitude: -9.143473788472596

This church was built in 1767, on the spot where St Anthony was born before setting off around the world as a preacher. Inside, the crypt with an entrance through the vestry is all that remains of the original church, which was destroyed by the 1755 earthquake. The new church, a late-Baroque and Pombaline building with twisting lines, marked by the design of the pediment and stairwell, was started in 1767, under the direction of Mateus Vicente de Oliveira, architect of the Estrela Basilica. 

Largo de Santo António da Sé  |  1100-401 Lisboa

Site: www.visitportugal.com
E-mail: stoantoniolisboa@gmail.com
Telephone: 218 869 145

Opening hours:
Monday to Friday: 8am-7pm
Saturday, Sunday: 8am-7.45pm

How to get there: 
Tram: 12E, 28E
Bus: 737
Metro: Blue and Green Line (Terreiro do Paço and Baixa-Chiado)
GPS: Latitude: 38.72024323776211 | Longitude: -9.132778441867877

Located in Alfama, near St George's Castle, it is an important piece of Baroque architecture in Lisbon, having withstood the earthquake of 1755. Built in the reign of D. João V, the interior has a chancel and eight smaller chapels. Other elements include gilded altars, ceiling and panelled paintings, two statues and azulejo tiles with religious themes.

Calçada do Menino de Deus  |  1100-346 Lisboa

Site: www.visitportugal.com
Telephone: 218 863 535

Opening hours: By appointment

How to get there: 
Tram: 28E
Bus: 737
GPS: Latitude: 38.7257622080332 | Longitude: -9.12983093409712

Also known as the National Pantheon, this church is a unique example of the Baroque in Portugal. It stands in front of the Tagus River, overlooking the historic part of the city, and is an outstanding feature on the skyline of the city of Lisbon. This is a cross-shaped building, and in its interior you can appreciate the magnificent decoration of colourful marble topped by the majestic dome, which is 80 m high. From its terrace you can enjoy a unique view of the city and the river. 

Campo de Santa Clara  |  1100-471 Lisboa

Site: www.visitportugal.com
E-mail: geral@panteao.dgpc.pt
Telephone: 218 854 820

Opening hours:
- October / March: From Tuesday to Sunday from 10am to 5pm (last entry at 4.40pm).
- April / September: From Tuesday to Sunday: from 10am to 6pm (last entry at 5.40pm)
Closed: Monday; 1 January, Easter Sunday, 1 May, 13 June and 25 December.

How to get there: 
Train: Azambuja Line (Santa Apolónia Station)
Tram: 28E
Bus:  712, 728, 734, 735, 704, 745, 759, 781, 782
Metro: Blue Line (Santa Apolónia)
GPS: Latitude: 38º42’53.15’’N | Longitude: 9º07’30.50’’W

Its construction began in 1760, in memory of the attempt on D. José I’s life, and was concluded in 1788. This is a Baroque construction with neoclassical features, evident in its balanced and harmonious lines. The interior, a church hall with a single nave, is characterised by its sobriety, with its carved marble and altar screen being particularly noteworthy. In 1923, it received the remains of the Marquis of Pombal, and was classified as a national monument.

Largo da Memória  |  1300-399 Lisboa

Site: www.visitportugal.com
E-mail: ipnsajuda@netcabo.pt
Telephone: 213 635 295

Opening hours:
Every day from 2.30pm to 7pm

How to get there: 
Train: Cascais Line (Belém Station)
Bus: 736,  2781, 2824
Boat: Estação de Belém 
GPS: Latitude: 38°42'10.8"N | Longitude: 9°12'06.8"W