Igreja de Sao Roque (Church of Saint Roch)
church, Lisbon, free, history, Lisboa
This church was built in the 16th century by the Jesuits and it is one of the first Jesuit churches in Lisbon. Open 10 AM (1000) to 5 PM (1700) Tue-Sun. Closed Monday's.
It’s significance as a tourism destination is centered around one of the chapels in the church, the Chapel of St. John the Baptist. The chapel was constructed in the 18th century in Rome and then disassembled and shipped to Lisbon. It is made of several types of precious stones and, at the time of construction, represented one of the most expensive chapels ever built anywhere in the world. It’s current value is incalculable.
The Igreja de Sao Roque is located on Largo Trindade Coelho very near the top of the Elevator da Gloria.
Category: Y Yodio Experiences
Located in Largo Trindade Coelho, 1200-470 Lisboa, Portugal.
Tracks:
- Yodio Track 1