Igreja Paroquial de São João da Praça, Neoclassical church in Santa Maria Maior, Portugal.

Igreja Paroquial de São João da Praça is a neoclassical church in Santa Maria Maior with balanced proportions and symmetrical facades. The building displays the classical architectural features typical of 18th-century religious structures in Lisbon.

The present church was rebuilt in 1789 under Queen Maria I, replacing a chapel dedicated to Saint John the Baptist that tradition says was destroyed in the 1755 earthquake. It served as the centre of the parish of São João da Praça until 1885. The painter José Rodrigues was baptised here in 1828.

The parish gave the church its name until 1885, when the freguesia of São João da Praça was merged away; the street is still called Rua de São João da Praça. The painter José Rodrigues, born in 1828, was baptised here. Look for the church's dedication to São João Degolado, kept by local tradition from the chapel destroyed in 1755.

The church is located in the heart of Santa Maria Maior district and is easily reached on foot. Visitors should respect regular worship hours and wear appropriate clothing when entering.

The building is part of a designated heritage site that ensures preservation of its original neoclassical features. This official recognition makes it a valuable example of architectural protection in Lisbon.