Church of Saint Dominic

One of the most stunning churches that one can visit in Lisbon. This church was affected a very big earthquake a few centuries ago, and a fire relatively recently. The renovation and maintenance of some of the remaining seem quite impressive. A must-visit place.

Very cool, great history, worth going out of the way for because it is one of the most beautiful churches I've ever been in, the charred stone gives a sense of power greater than any church adorned with art and gilded intricacies

Beautiful church, with the particularity of preserving, with minimal concealment, the damage its marbles suffered from a fire in 1959. Its evading architectural and statuary forms provide an added layer of spatial experience and of meaning to the church. The church suffered several episodes of destruction, having to be rebuilt (and enlarged in the process), in the earthquake of the 16c and another in the 18c. The present form shows traces of late barroque, having had contributions by the architect of the palace of Mafra. By then it was in this church that several national and royal events took place, given its size, faust and centrality. All this magnificence was lost in the fire of 1959.

That was one of the interesting church i have ever seen. The story was so different. You should read it, i wouldn't tell you the story in here. The arts, god, that was amazing. l am not a Christian but I loved them. You definitely see this church. l is free to get in and very quiet at weekdays.

This church is one of a kind. It has been barely left standing after the 1531 earthquake, the 1755 Lisbon earthquake and a major fire on August 13, 1959. You can still see the damage left after the fire on the walls and columns. It only reopened in 1994 after so much renovation work was done. It is kind of cool to see how they left the scars of the fire and it adds to the atmosphere of the church. The church has had a long and mixed history. Obviously there were the terrible natural disasters that occured. On the other hand royal weddings of the Portuguese monarchy were once held here. One other lamentable event was the massacre of Jews, including Jewish concerts to Christianity, that was triggered by an incident at mass in 1506. Follow here and the IG link in profile for more travel and food and drink tips, ideas and reviews!

This sanctuary holds a timeless beauty, whispering stories of generations past. The stained glass windows cast a warm, inviting glow upon the aged wooden pews. A sense of peace pervades the air, inviting contemplation and reflection. The intricate architecture speaks to a dedication to craftsmanship and artistry. One can almost feel the echoes of hymns and prayers resonating within these hallowed walls.

Stunning church that survived the great earthquake of 1755 only to suffer a fire in the 1900s. Read the history. It's a must see.

A lovely church which regularly holds weekday and Sunday mass. It was so nice to be in a church rather than a tourist attraction. I was there on a weekday and I estimated that nearly 100 people took communion. The priest was warm and welcoming I highly recommend