Basílica da Estrela
Basílica da Estrela stands on its namesake square, a national monument whose construction followed a vow by D. Maria I.
The basilica stands on Largo da Estrela, in Estrela parish. Construction of the church and Discalced Carmelite convent began in the late eighteenth century following a vow by D. Maria I. The listed monument includes the tombs of the queen and her confessor.
Our Lapa e Santos guide covers what else is around. About 6 minutes' walk away is Casa Fernando Pessoa. If it rains, Museu da Marioneta is the nearest indoor alternative. By metro, get off at Rato (about 940 m on foot).
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Museu da Marioneta
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A Barraca stages theatre at the Teatro Cinearte on Largo de Santos, where its box office is based.
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Museu Nacional de Arte Antiga
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On the agenda nearby
- Leonel dos SantosFri 13 Nov · Basílica da Estrela
- Daniel V. MelinFri 13 Nov · Monitor Lisbon
- Tudo é Semente. Exposição na Assembleia da RepúblicaFri 13 Nov · Assembleia da República
- Visitas orientadas à Casa Fernando PessoaSat 14 Nov · Casa Fernando Pessoa
Source: Agenda Cultural de Lisboa (CC BY). Events