Igreja de São Domingos
Igreja de São Domingos (Santa Justa) · Santa Maria Maior
church building in Lisbon, Lisbon District, Portugal
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome to the Ee-gre-zhah de Sah-oh Doh-meen-gos, or the Church of Saint Dominic. Located just steps away from Rossio Square, this is one of the oldest and most atmospheric churches in Lisbon. …
Listen in the app2The 1506 Massacre Memorial — A Lesson in Intolerance
Before we enter the church, look for the memorial on the square outside. It features a Star of David and an inscription in Portuguese and Hebrew. …
Listen in the app3The 1959 Fire — The Walls that Kept the Smoke
Step inside, and you will immediately see the effects of the devastating fire of nineteen-fifty-nine. The blaze gutted the interior, destroying the ornate woodcarvings and paintings that once filled the space. …
Listen in the app4Earthquakes and the 'Wrath of God'
The fire was not the first time this church was tested. Like much of Lisbon, it was severely damaged in the earthquakes of fifteen-thirty-one and seventeen-fifty-five. …
Listen in the app5The Relic of Fatima — Sister Lucia’s Handkerchief
Deep within the church, you will find a highly venerated object: a handkerchief that belonged to Sister Lucia. She was one of the three shepherd children who witnessed the famous operations of Our Lady of Fatima in…
Listen in the app6Art in the Darkness — Statues and Paintings
Despite the fire, some significant works of art remain or have been returned to the church. You can find statues of Saint Dominic, the order's founder, often depicted with Our Lady because of his role in promoting the Rosary. …
Listen in the app7The Rossio Connection — A Square of Life
The church’s location on the Rossio is central to its identity. For centuries, the events of the square have spilled into the church and vice versa. …
Listen in the app8Closing
As you prepare to leave the Ee-gre-zhah de Sah-oh Doh-meen-gos, take a final look at the charred walls. This church is a lesson in both redemption and survival. …
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What is Igreja de São Domingos?
Igreja de São Domingos is a place in Santa Maria Maior with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Santa Maria Maior |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 38.7147, -9.1384 |
| Last updated |
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