Estrela is one of the
oldest districts of the capital located in the western hills. Despite the exhausting uphill
(which can be avoided by taking tram 28), the church and its gardens must
be visited.
The "Basilica
da Estrela", in neo-classical
style, with its twin towers and the
dome, overlooks the large gardens. The interior of the church is decorated with marble (of different colors)
and sculptures made by Machado
de Castro, is
also possible admire the tomb of
Queen Mary I, who commissioned the construction of the
basilica. Inside the church you can see
the impressive Nativity of Machado de Castro that consists
of more than 500 figures.
However, the real masterpiece is undoubtedly the dome,
where you can enjoy a wonderful view of
the city.
The park Jardim
Guerra Junquerio (better
known as the "Estrela gardens")
is one of the largest gardens of Lisbon,
and inside you can walk among fountains, statues,
a lake and children's play areas. The
gardens are a park "for all", sunday is not at all uncommon meet portuguese families bring their children to
play, elders who come together to
talk, but also many young people who come to Estrela to
rest on the grass, play with
friends or running. At the park there
are also numerous events, especially in the summer, such as "out jazz festivals", concerts, performances by street artists, the days "of the child",
and much more. The two bars in the garden
are great to relax and have a coffee or enjoy a
fantastic "tosta
mista" (toast) one of the best in town.
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