MEMORIA CHURCH
A church-memorial
Memoria Church is an elegant neoclassical domed church that stands as a reminder or "memory" of
King Jose I's escape from an assassination plot on this site in 1758.
It
was built two years later, and its white dome, although smaller in size, is
reminiscent of another Lisbon church, the Estrela Basilica.
It has a
marble-clad interior, a small chapel, and the tomb of Marquês de Pombal, the 18th century leader responsible for the rebuilding of Lisbon
after the 1755 earthquake.
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How to Visit
Where: Calçada do Galvão, Ajuda/Belem
How: Walk up from Belem.
When: 4PM-6PM (Closed Sundays)
Sights Nearby
Ajuda
Palace - An extravagant royal palace.
Ajuda
Botanical Garden - Beautiful gardens overlooking the river.
Jeronimos
Monastery - A World Heritage monument; Vasco da Gama's resting place.
Belem
Tower - The city's icon; a symbol of the Age of Discovery.
Berardo Museum - World-class collection of modern art.
Discoveries
Monument - The world's explorers in stone.
Coaches
Museum - The world's largest collection of magnificent royal coaches.
Maritime
Museum - The story of Portugal's pioneering role in world exploration at the sea.
Archaeology
Museum - Archaeological finds from over the centuries.
Belem Cultural
Center - Modern cultural center with regular exhibitions and events.
Tropical
Garden - Beautiful garden with rare plants from around the world.
Belem
Palace - The home of Portugal's President.
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