Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Conceicao Velha
Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Conceicao Velha
Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Conceicao Velha
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Neighborhood: Baixa, Rossio & Restauradores
A pending candidate to become a World Heritage Site, Lisbon's downtown (the "Baixa Pombalina", or simply "Baixa") is a perfect example of anti-earthquake construction, having been rebuilt following the 1755 earthquake by the famous Marquês de Pombal (hence its name). Its offer is vast: restaurants and cafes in Rossio and Restauradores, outlets and shops in the Áurea, Augusta, Prata and other famous streets, the imponent Praça do Comércio and its Arch, the luxury shops along the Avenida da Liberdade, this is the beating heart of the city center. The Baixa also grants easy access to trains leading to Sintra, the trams that go around the Castle hill, old neighborhoods or even take you to Belém, and Lisbon's traditional restaurants and cafes. Considering a visit to the Fashion and Design Museum (free entrance) and don't forget to try the famous liquor, "ginjinha"!
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- Terreiro do Paço • 3 min walk
- Baixa/Chiado • 7 min walk
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Tommo
Melbourne, Australia57,198 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
We visited this church during our walking tour of Lisbon.
The church dates back to 1496. The church was damaged by the famous 1755 earthquake.
The new church was rrebuilt and the interior has a beautiful stucco ceiling, showcasing the Virgin being blessed by God and surrounded by angels.
The 16th-century statue of Our Lady of Restelo was transferred from a demolished church in Belém to this church and stands by the alter. The statue was prayed to by Vasco da Gama and Pedro Álvares Cabral.
The church dates back to 1496. The church was damaged by the famous 1755 earthquake.
The new church was rrebuilt and the interior has a beautiful stucco ceiling, showcasing the Virgin being blessed by God and surrounded by angels.
The 16th-century statue of Our Lady of Restelo was transferred from a demolished church in Belém to this church and stands by the alter. The statue was prayed to by Vasco da Gama and Pedro Álvares Cabral.
Written February 23, 2024
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claudio d
Viterbo, Italy44,334 contributions
Dec 2023 • Family
The church is located a short distance from the north-eastern corner of Praça do Comércio and is characterized on the outside by the magnificent Manueline portal (16th century), the most prominent element of the entire building. The interior of the church, however, the result of the post-earthquake reconstruction of 1755, is much less interesting and much more modest in size than the original one: a single short nave followed by a narrow and elongated presbytery which corresponds to the chapel of the Holy Sacrament of ancient church. More than the paintings of the altars and the statues, perhaps the most striking part is the polychrome decoration of the vault. The good rating assigned is for the aforementioned portal, not to be missed because it is one of the best examples of the Manueline style in the city, together with the monastery of S. Jeronimo and the Belem tower.
Written January 10, 2024
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Abovetheclouds
2,478 contributions
Apr 2022 • Solo
I was naughty. Easter Sunday walking past and they were closed for a private religious service. I could hear from the outside and the door was open so I quitely went in and stood at the back for a few minutes. Pretty with nice colours, 'intimate'. Worth a stop if your walking in the area. Just behind Praça do Comércio. It was also interesting to observe the ceremony.
Written April 17, 2022
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littledog2
Brunswick, Australia26 contributions
Jul 2019 • Solo
In July 2019 there were free organ recitals at 1:30pm every day for a half-hour. The sound was incredible in the acoustic of this church, even though the organ itself appears to be quite small - lovely reedy/trumpety sounds and light and airy flutes as well. The organist played 16th/17th century Portuguese music. Highly recommended if you like early classical music, or just want to hear a beautiful organ in a fantastic acoustic. The interior of the church is beautifully decorated. Entry is free.
Written July 6, 2019
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sccanuck7
Hendersonville, NC324 contributions
May 2017 • Solo
This Church offers Sunday Mass at 11:00 in English. The Church is quite beautiful on the inside - don't be fooled by the outside.
Written May 28, 2017
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AlexSwallow
Sheffield, UK1,649 contributions
Apr 2017 • Couples
Generally when we've walked past this church has been shut, but from the interesting history board outside and the beauty of the entrance we knew we were in for a treat if we ever got to go inside.
Today, my wife noticed it was open so we popped in (it was free to visit). It was beautifully decorated and very well maintained.
Really central location, worth a few minutes of your time if only to appreciate the stillness and quiet in the middle of the city.
Today, my wife noticed it was open so we popped in (it was free to visit). It was beautifully decorated and very well maintained.
Really central location, worth a few minutes of your time if only to appreciate the stillness and quiet in the middle of the city.
Written April 20, 2017
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Borzov
Rijeka, Croatia5,290 contributions
Apr 2017 • Friends
The church is often overlooked by the crowds of tourists which is a shame because it has a beautiful Manueline portal that survived the great earthquake in 1755. It was recently fully reconstructed and it is a real hidden gem of the city.
Written April 22, 2017
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IAN D
Wigan, UK26,377 contributions
Jul 2019 • Solo
This church has a great facade and a magnificent ceiling. You could easily walk past as not the biggest of churches. The painted ceiling Is a joy.
Written July 10, 2019
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mrplese
16 contributions
May 2019 • Solo
Very glad that this church is one of the few were I can attend the Tridentine Latin Mass. They offer the Traditional Mass (as it was said for centuries and should still be said) at 7 PM Monday through Friday. On Saturdays, they offer this Mass at 11 AM here.
I just wish they would offer it here on Sundays and Holy Days of Obligation as well.
I just wish they would offer it here on Sundays and Holy Days of Obligation as well.
Written May 9, 2019
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Freddy_on_trips
Montreal, Canada2,771 contributions
May 2017 • Couples
While we were headed to Castelo de Sao Jorge, we stopped at this church for a quick visit. It has a beautiful Manueline Portal and there were not too many people inside which was relaxing and serene at the same time. If you have time be sure to see it.
Written May 27, 2017
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Missas
Domingo: 12h30
Terça a Sexta: 13h
Segunda a Sexta: 19h
Written November 3, 2018
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