Experts' Choice Award Igreja de Sao Roque
What the experts agree on
Plain exterior hides a stunning interior of gold, marble, and azulejos. The adjoining museum displays impressive religious art, vestments, and a 16C Portuguese painting collection, reflecting the Jesuits' historical power in Portugal.
“The plain facade... belies its dazzling interior of gold, marble and Florentine azulejos.”
– Lonely Planet
Frommer's "The Jesuits, who at one time were so powerful they virtually governed Portugal, founded St.Roque Church in the late 16th century." Full review
Fodor's "Adjoining the church, the Museu de Arte Sacra (Museum of Sacred Art) displays an engaging collection of rich clerical vestments and liturgical objects."
The Guardian "One that will have your eyes bulging is the Igreja de São Roque. It's one of the earliest Jesuit churches in the world and supposedly the most expensive ever built. It's a baroque bonanza..."
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