Basilica of Estrela, Praça da Estrela, 1200-667 Lisbon Region, Portugal
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Introduction
The Estrela Basilica is located in Estrela Square (Praça da Estrela), commissioned by Queen Maria I of Portugal in fulfillment of a vow after the birth of her first son, Prince José. Construction of the basilica began in 1779 and was completed in 1790. Ironically, the son died of smallpox in 1788 before the basilica was finished. Address Basilica of Estrela, Praça da Estrela, 1200-667 Lisbon Region, Portugal
Opening hours 8am-1pm & 3-8pm
