Architecture
Igreja de Sao Roque
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André
August 25, 2016
Portuguese baroque architecture.
Ernest
March 9, 2016
The most beautiful church in Lisbon
Teresa
September 18, 2015
Lisbon richest baroque church. Must see.
Kleber
September 5, 2015
The world’s most expensive chapel," built in Rome with the most precious materials, to be assembled in this impressive church.
Marisa
July 4, 2017
Built in 1553, the Church of São Roque (St. Roch) is one of Lisbon's most magnificent monuments, due to its historical significance and artistic richness. A plain façade hides a rich interior, including the exuberant Chapel of St. John the Baptist, considered "the world's most expensive chapel." Built in Rome between 1742 and 1747, using the most precious materials, it was transported to Lisbon on three ships. It's now the fourth chapel on the left when facing the main altar, and is a true masterpiece of European art, mixing ivory, agate, lapis lazuli and gold.
Built in 1553, the Church of São Roque (St. Roch) is one of Lisbon's most magnificent monuments, due to its historical significance and artistic richness. A plain façade hides a rich interior, including the exuberant Chapel of St. John the Baptist, considered "the world's most expensive chapel." Bui…
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Largo Trindade Coelho
Lisboa, Lisboa