Igreja Paroquial de São Cristóvão Lisbon
The Igreja Paroquial de São Cristóvão lies at the top of the Escadinhas de São Cristóvão in the Mouraria district of Lisbon.
The church's exterior is noted for its twin bell towers and Mannerist façade.
History
The church was originally built in the 13th century, but the building we can see today is mostly from the 16th century. Miraculously the church was spared the worst of the devastating Lisbon Earthquake of 1755.
Interior Art
The ceiling is richly painted and its interior walls are hung with classical, religious paintings. Several are canvases in oil with gilded frames by the master Bento Coelho da Silveira (1617-1708).
Coelho da Silveira was one of the most renowned Portuguese artists of the 17th century. Appointed Royal Painter by D. Pedro II in 1678, his works are mostly painted in oil on canvas, an innovative material in the 17th century, under Italian influence.
His work can be seen in churches all over the country including the Igreja do Convento do Carmo in Lisbon, the Convento de São Pedro de Alcântara on Pico Island in the Azores and the Igreja Matriz de São Cristóvão in Aveiro.
Access & Hours
Largo São Cristóvão, 1100-513
Lisbon, Portugal
Tel: 21 599 8801
Hours may vary but the church is usually open from 10 am - 1 pm and from 2 pm to 7 pm.
The nearest metro stations to the church are Rossio and Martim Moniz Station on the Green Line (Linha Verde).
Two trams the 12E to Praça da Figueira and the 28E to Campo de Ourique stop at Martim Moniz. The following Lisbon buses also stop here - the 208 running between Cais do Sodré and Estação Oriente, the 708 to Parque das Nações Norte, the 734 to Santa Apolónia Station, and the 760 connecting Gomes Freire and the Cemitério da Ajuda as well as AeroBus#1 from Cais do Sodre to Lisbon Airport.
Nearby
Walking west from Martim Moniz takes you quickly to both Rossio and Restauradores squares with their grand buildings and fountains. North along Rua da Palma and Av. Alm. Reis is Anjos and the Interdente metro station. The church lies at the foot of Lisbon Castle and is a short walk from the Miradouro de Castelo de São Jorge (St George Castle viewpoint) with fine views over the city. The My Story Hotel Tejo is very close to the church.
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