National Pantheon Portugal
   Photo: Church of Santa Engrácia

National Pantheon Portugal - one of the most magnificent landmarks of Lisbon. Known as the National Pantheon, this monument was the only in the twentieth century, before it was the Church of the Holy traditionally a good month. Construction of the church began in 1682. Modern building of the church of the Holy traditionally a good month it was built on the foundations of an earlier church, and consecrated in honor of the Great city of Braga, the Holy traditionally a good month. Construction of the first church was begun in the donation of Princess Mary, daughter of King Manuel I in about 1568. In 1681 the building began to collapse, his recovery took up the royal architect João Antunish, one of the most famous architects, who built in the Baroque style. Construction continued until 1712, but when the architect died - ceased.

Unfinished church stood until the twentieth century. Over time, the roof of the church was decorated with a dome, and in 1966 the church was inaugurated. The building is designed in the shape of a Greek cross, on each corner of the building - a square tower, was used in the design of facades baroque Borromini, characterized by wavy lines. You can get to the church through the magnificent portal in the Baroque style, at the entrance - three niches with statues. At the top of the building - a balustrade, on which the terrace. On it you can get up, obtaining the approval of the staff, and enjoy the magnificent views of the surrounding city.

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