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Detail inside Estrela basilica in Lisbon, Portugal Royalty Free Stock Photo

General view inside Estrela basilica in Lisbon, Portugal Royalty Free Stock Photo

Estrela basilica, Lisbon, Portugal: the dome Royalty Free Stock Photo

The Chancel, the organ pipes and D. Maria I tomb in Estrela basilica in Lisbon, Portugal Royalty Free Stock Photo

Estrela basilica, Lisbon, Portugal: the vaulted ceiling, the dome and the chancel Royalty Free Stock Photo

Genetal view inside Estrela basilica in Lisbon, Portugal

The organ pipes and D. Maria I tomb in Estrela basilica in Lisbon, Portugal Royalty Free Stock Photo

The Chancel of Estrela basilica in Lisbon, Portugal Royalty Free Stock Photo

National Theatre Dona Maria II in Lisbon Royalty Free Stock Photo

D.Maria bridge in Porto Royalty Free Stock Photo

Estrela Basilica is one of the most important catholic churches in Lisbon, Portugal. It starts building in 1779 and it is an exemple of the late baroc style with neoclassic elements. The main architects were Mateus Vicente and Reinaldo Manuel from the so called Mafra architects. It was built by decision of the queen D. Maria I. It was built originally as a Convent of Carmelites. The interior is in marble gray, pink and yellow, being iluminated by openings in the imposing dome. Paintings are from Pompeo Batomi.