Church of Saint Dominic

That was one of the interesting church i have ever seen. The story was so different. You should read it, i wouldn't tell you the story in here. The arts, god, that was amazing. l am not a Christian but I loved them. You definitely see this church. l is free to get in and very quiet at weekdays.

This church is one of a kind. It has been barely left standing after the 1531 earthquake, the 1755 Lisbon earthquake and a major fire on August 13, 1959. You can still see the damage left after the fire on the walls and columns. It only reopened in 1994 after so much renovation work was done. It is kind of cool to see how they left the scars of the fire and it adds to the atmosphere of the church. The church has had a long and mixed history. Obviously there were the terrible natural disasters that occured. On the other hand royal weddings of the Portuguese monarchy were once held here. One other lamentable event was the massacre of Jews, including Jewish concerts to Christianity, that was triggered by an incident at mass in 1506. Follow here and the IG link in profile for more travel and food and drink tips, ideas and reviews!

Very atmospheric church, all due to the way the walls and pillars literally show the story of the dreadful fire which took place here. It’s that visible scarring which gives it bags of character - well worth a visit. Entry was free when we went on a Sunday in December.

Awe-inspiring church, with fascinating story behind it because of various calamities. Check the blackened walls /columns caused by the fire and how a great part of the church was rebuilt after its destruction. Read the tableaux just before the exit where you can read part of its history. You can visit for free but you can donate some money for its preservation.

Church of Saint Dominic, located next to Praça Dom Pedro IV, which was once one of the most important squares of the city, is one of the important structures in the history of Lisbon, although it seems like a church that only attracts tourists today. Built in the 13th century, this church was for a long time the largest church in Lisbon and witnessed many events such as the Lisbon massacre and the execution of Gabriel Malagrida. In the Great Lisbon Earthquake of 1755, only the sacristy and altar survived from the church. The rebuilding of the church took more than 50 years. Maintaining its importance until the 20th century, the church hosted Portuguese royal weddings. It had partially lost its importance with the establishment of the Portuguese Republic. In a fire in 1959, many artifacts were destroyed and the building fell into disrepair. Although the church was reopened in 1994 after the restoration, it is possible to see the traces of the fire on the walls. The magnificence of the building, the real traces of the fire on the walls and the choice of textures on the places painted in the restoration added a unique atmosphere to the church. From the first moment you enter, you feel like you are in a place that has seen great pain. I recommend it as a structure that should be visited in Lisbon and its history should be studied together with the surrounding region.

The Church of Saint Dominic is a church in Lisbon, listed as one of Portugal's national monuments. It was built in the 13th century, by order of King D. Sancho II, and the foundation stone was laid in 1241. On 13 August 1959, a violent fire completely destroyed the church's interior decoration, which included gilded altars, precious images and paintings by Pedro Alexandrino de Carvalho. The church was renovated and reopened to the public in 1994, without hiding the traces of the fire, such as the cracked columns. Despite its destruction, the church stands out for the polychromy of its marble.

A beautiful old church ravaged by fire and therefore in its unrestored state but quite serene and this church survived the huge earth quake. Go sit and contemplate.

The Igreja de São Domingos is a church that has been destroyed not once but three times in the Lisbon earthquakes of 1531 and 1755, and lastly, in a fire in 1959. Although renovated after the fire and restored so that it would be structurally sound, much of the damage remains clearly visible. Many of the chapels look a little like ruins, albeit redecorated to be like a typical church chapel. Actually, the ruined look gives the church a rather interesting look and makes it more atmospheric. It's worth a visit when in Lisbon, especially if you have a bit of time.