Baroque Route

A Mannerist and Baroque church, whose foundation dates back to the middle of the 12th century. It was totally rebuilt between 1673 and 1720, due to damage caused by the 1755 earthquake, and was quickly restored. The exterior is characterised by a façade with simple, symmetrical lines, with 2 bell towers. Inside you can find paintings by José Ferreira de Araújo, and 16 canvases framed in gilded wood, some of which are attributed to Bento Coelho da Silveira. 

Largo de São Miguel  |  1100-541 Lisboa

Site: explorial.com
E-mail: paroquias.alfama.mouraria@gmail.com
Telephone: 218 866 559

Opening hours:
Monday to Saturday: 10am-6pm
Sunday: 8am-10am

How to get there: 
Tram: 28E
Bus: 737
Metro: Blue Line (Santa Apolónia and Terreiro do Paço)
GPS: Latitude: 38.71905949522287 | Longitude: -9.130909220960307

A Mannerist and Baroque church, whose foundation dates back to the middle of the 12th century. Situated in the heart of Alfama, it is remarkably original due to its simple rectangular geometry with cut angles. In 1733 it was rebuilt in Baroque style, but the symmetry that that characterised it was lost in the earthquake of 1755, which destroyed one of the bell towers. It was repaired and reopened in 1733, and was restored once again in the 1830s. 

Largo de Santo Estêvão  |  1100-505 Lisboa

Site: www.visitportugal.com
E-mail: paroquias.alfama.mouraria@gmail.com
Telephone: 218 873 943

Opening hours:
Tuesday and Thursday: 4pm-6pm
Saturday: 4pm-6pm
Sunday: 10am-12.30pm

How to get there: 
Tram: 28E
Metro: Blue Line (Santa Apolónia)
GPS: Latitude: 38.72282961072283 | Longitude: -9.129457925314034

This church is housed in the Boa Nova Chapel in Santa Apolónia, Lisbon. Although it has a Baroque façade, its interior was altered at the start of the 2000s by the parish created by Orthodox Christians living in Portugal, who introduced icons and accessories specific to their cult. The unevenness of the building is related with the transportation of the equestrian statue of king D. José to Terreiro do Paço.

R. Jardim do Tabaco, 1  |  1100-081 Lisboa

Site: kafedralnyj-sobor-lissabona.com
Telephone: 960 087 953

How to get there: 
Bus: YB, 712
Metro: Blue Line (Santa Apolónia)
GPS: Latitude: 38.72410845588093 | Longitude: -9.124135202171969

Considered to be one of the most beautiful churches in Lisbon, it also offers one of the most idyllic views over the city. It was based on the 13th century, in 1291, and has undergone a number of changes throughout its history, including after the 1755 earthquake. To this day, various period styles, such as Baroque and Manueline, can still coexist in the building. The azulejo tiles, the work in gilded wood in the Rococo style and eighteenth-century sculptures are the most impressive features of the building. 

Largo da Graça, 94  |  1170-165 Lisboa

Site: igrejadagraca.pt
E-mail: info@igrejadagraca.pt
Telephone: 218 873 943

Opening hours:
Every day from 9am to 7pm

How to get there: 
Tram: 28E
Bus: 712, 10B
Metro: Green Line (Martim Moniz)
GPS: Latitude: 38.72659384896602 | Longitude: -9.132519815837433

Once occupied by the nuns of the Order of Santa Clara, this convent, situated in the eastern part of Lisbon, whose construction and decoration occurred in stages from the start of 16th century up to the middle of the 18th century is one of the best examples of Baroque architecture and art in Portugal, with extremely elaborate gilded woodwork and azulejo tiles. This convent is currently home to the National Azulejo Museum, which plays a central role in the conservation and dissemination of Portuguese culture. 

Rua da Madre de Deus, nº 4-B  |  1900-312 Lisboa

Site: www.visitportugal.com
E-mail: geral.mnazulejo@museusemonumentos.pt
Telephone: 218 149 617

Opening hours:
Tuesday to Sunday 10am-1pm | 2pm-6pm
Closed: 1 January, Easter Sunday, 1 May, 13 June, 25 December 

How to get there: 
Bus: 718, 728, 742, 759, 794
Metro: Blue Line (Santa Apolónia)
GPS: Latitude: 38.73226706884058 | Longitude: -9.114199877662996

Its construction began in 1582, but its inauguration only took place 395 years later, in 1629. Located in Lisbon's São Vicente neighbourhood, it is a landmark in an area that identifies the context of the city's medieval surroundings in the 16th century. Both the Gothic and Baroque styles are identifiable in this great architectural masterpiece. Inside you will also find a unique collection of 38 panels of azulejo tiles, each containing a fable by La Fontaine.

Largo de São Vicente  |  1100-472 Lisboa

Site: mosteirodesaovicentedefora.com
E-mail: museu@patriarcado-lisboa.pt
Telephone: 218 810 559

Opening hours:
Open every day, from 10am to 6pm
Last entry at 5pm

How to get there: 
Train: Azambuja Line (Santa Apolónia Station)
Tram: 28E
Bus: 737
Metro: Blue Line (Santa Apolónia), Green Line (Martim Moniz)
GPS: Latitude: 38.72398413797067 | Longitude: -9.128205084011274

Built in 1714, this building, consisting of a chapel lined with gilded wood and two rooms is an ex-libris of the Baroque style in Portugal. The blue and white tiles on the outside show "figures of invitation", and the floors are decorated with tiles illustrating individual figures alternating with red tiles. There is also a painted vaulted ceiling, with scenes alluding to St Peter, protector of fishermen, shipowners and sailors. 

Largo Corpo Santo, 25  |  1200-129 Lisboa

Site: www.corposantohotel.com
E-mail: reception@corposantohotel.com
Telephone: 218 288 000

How to get there: 
Train: Cascais Line (Cais do Sodré)
Tram: 15E
Bus: 709, 732
Metro: Green Line (Cais do Sodré)
GPS: Latitude: 38.714876378235154 | Longitude: -9.142484004065686

The National Museum of Ancient Art is housed in the palace that was commissioned in the 17th century by D. Francisco of Távora after his return from India, where he had been viceroy. After being owned by various illustrious figures in Portuguese history, it was purchased by the State in 1883, to house the National Museum of Fine Arts. The long façade is punctuated only by portals with a lively Baroque design. On the inside the painted ceilings and rocaille stucco ornamentation are remarkable.

Rua das Janelas Verdes  |  1249-017 Lisboa

Site: www.museudearteantiga.pt
E-mail: geral.mnaa@museusemonumentos.pt
Telephone: 213 912 800

Opening hours:
Tuesday to Sunday: 10am-6pm
Closed: Monday, 1 January, Easter Sunday, 1 May, 13 June, 25 December

How to get there: 
Tram: 15E, 18E, 25E
Bus: 713, 714, 727, 728, 732, 760
GPS: Latitude: 38.714878068360946 | Longitude: -9.162060123033854

Situated in the west wing of the Ajuda National Palace, it exhibits the largest collection of crown jewels and pieces of Portuguese royal jewellery. Rare and valuable jewellery, insignia and medals, coins and pieces of civil and religious jewellery, furniture, textiles, paintings and paper, which are distributed in various areas that contextualise the origin and the artistic and symbolic value of the pieces. A fascinating collection consisting of symbols of power, of unique rarity and quality.

Calçada da Ajuda  |  1349-021 Lisboa

Site: www.tesouroreal.pt
E-mail: geral@tesouroreal.com
Telephone: 210 312 814

Opening hours:
Winter opening hours: From 01 October to 30 April - Every day from 10am to 6pm
Summer opening hours: From 01 May to 30 September - Every day from 10am to 7pm

How to get there: 
Tram: 18E
Bus: 729, 760, 732, 742, 771
GPS: Latitude: 38.717324256222014 | Longitude: -9.202003533691942