This massive baroque/neoclassical church dominates the landscape within the Estrela district with its imposing façade. The impression the basilica makes is extenuated by the apex of the hill it sits on. The voluptuous white dome of the Basílica da Estrela and its twin belfries are visible from miles around.The basilica is also known as the Convent of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus.
Estrela Basilica aerial view
Estrela Basilica - Interior
Miradouro da Basílica da Estrela
Urban train services (comboios urbanos) to Santos train station one mile South from the centre of Estrela: • Cascais/Cais do Sodré line Timetable Trains of Portugal Website |
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The nearest metro station is a 15 minute walk along the Avenida Álvares Cabra from Rato: Website |
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Carris bus routes to Belém from various areas around the city: Carris Website
• 706: Cais Sodré - Estação Sta. Apolónia: Timetable • 709: Restauradores - Campo Ourique (Prazeres): Timetable • 713: Alameda D. A. Henriques - Estação Campolide: Timetable • 714: Pç. Figueira - Outurela: Timetable • 720: Picheleira, R. Dr. Faria Vasconcelos - Alto Sto. Amaro: Timetable • 727: Estação Roma-Areeiro - Restelo, Av. Descobertas: Timetable • 738: Qta. Barros - Alto Sto. Amaro: Timetable |
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• 25E: Pç. Figueira - Campo Ourique (Prazeres): Timetable • 28E: Praça Martim Moniz - Campo Ourique (Prazeres): Timetable |