Basilica of Our Lady of the Martyrs, Lisbon

Name: Basilica of Our Lady of the Martyrs
Address: Rua Serpa Pinto, Lisbon, Portugal

#112 among attractions in Lisbon

Baroque architecture, Church

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Basilica of Our Lady of the Martyrs, Lisbon

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The Basilica of Our Lady of the Martyrs Is a Catholic church located on Rua Garrett, in Chiado, Lisbon, Portugal in the parish of St Mary. Made in the baroque and late neoclassical style, it is an example of the quality of religious architecture in the context of the Pombaline rearrangement of Lisbon. ()

Local name: Basílica de Nossa Senhora dos Mártires Architectural style: BaroqueCoordinates: 38°42'38"N, 9°8'29"W

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Rua Serpa PintoSanta Maria Maior (Mártires)Lisbon Portugal

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Day trips

Basilica of Our Lady of the Martyrs – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Arco da Rua Augusta, Elevador de Santa Justa, Carmo Convent, Rossio Square.

~1520 ftSE
Triumphal arch with a viewing platform
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~830 ftNE
1902-built elevator linking city levels
Elevador de Santa Justa, Lisbon
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~750 ftNE
Museum, Gothic architecture, History museum
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Square
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~1800 ftSE
Public square lined with shops and cafes
Praça do Comércio, Lisbon
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~1100 ftSE
Memorial
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~1800 ftW
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~580 ftW
Library
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~1330 ftNW
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~1640 ftN
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~1150 ftNW
Memorial
Statue of António Vieira, Lisbon
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Basilica of Our Lady of the Martyrs?

Nearby attractions include Chiado, Lisbon (2 min walk), Igreja do Loreto, Lisbon (2 min walk), Teatro Nacional de São Carlos, Lisbon (2 min walk), Teatro São Luiz, Lisbon (3 min walk).

How to get to Basilica of Our Lady of the Martyrs by public transport?

The nearest stations to Basilica of Our Lady of the Martyrs:

Tram

Chiado • Lines: 28E (2 min walk)
Praça Luís de Camões • Lines: 24E, 28E (3 min walk)

Metro

Baixa-Chiado • Lines: Azul, Verde (2 min walk)
Rossio • Lines: Verde (8 min walk)

Bus

Praça Luís de Camões • Lines: 202, 758 (3 min walk)
Rua do Ouro • Lines: 711, 732, 736, 759, 794 (4 min walk)

Train

Rossio (8 min walk)
Cais do Sodré (10 min walk)

Ferry

Cais do Sodré • Lines: Ferries da Transtejo (13 min walk)