ST. ANTHONY CHURCH
Saint Anthony's birthplace
Santo Antonio (better known as Saint Anthony of Padua), revered as a matchmaker, protector of young brides, and
patron of the lost and found, was actually born in Lisbon, on the site of this church.
Work began in 1757, and the façade blends the Baroque style with
Neoclassical Ionic columns.
Inside, the altar features an image of the
saint with Christ in his arms, the sacristy is faced with 18th century
tiles, and there is a modern tile panel commemorating the visit of Pope John
Paul II to the church in 1982.
Next door is a small museum with images and
manuscripts relating to the life of the saint, as well as gold and
silverware used to decorate the church.
Mass marriages known as "St. Anthony's Weddings" are held here during the
mid-June St. Anthony's Day celebrations.
Get FREE admission to the Saint Anthony Church Museum and ride Lisbon's metro, buses, and trams for free with the Lisboa Card.
How to Visit
Where: Largo Santo Antonio à Sé, Alfama
How: Walk up from Baixa or tram 28.
When: 8AM-7:30PM Daily; Museum 10AM-1PM, 2PM-6PM (Closed Mondays)
Sights Nearby
The
Cathedral - The city's oldest building.
Saint
George's Castle - Overlooking the city from millennium-old walls.
Miradouro das
Portas do Sol - Standing over Alfama's rooftops, domes, and church towers.
Miradouro de
Santa Luzia - Views of the river and Alfama.
São
Vicente de Fora Church - A 16th century monastery with an exceptional tiled interior.
The
National Pantheon - The domed church that took centuries to complete.
The
Roman Theater - The archaological remains of a once large Roman theater.
Decorative
Arts Museum - A captivating decorative arts collection.
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