Igreja de São Sebastião da Pedreira, Religious monument in Avenidas Novas, Lisbon, Portugal.
Igreja de São Sebastião da Pedreira is a church building in Lisbon distinguished by two bell towers, a triangular pediment, and carved stone framing its main entrance. The interior contains decorated surfaces and artistic works arranged throughout the space.
The church was constructed in 1652 during the reign of King João IV. The building survived the 1755 earthquake that caused major damage throughout Lisbon.
The interior displays Portuguese tiles showing scenes from Saint Sebastian's life, along with paintings by local artists working in the period. These artworks reflect how the saint was honored and celebrated through visual storytelling in the church.
The church is located on Rua Tomás Ribeiro in the Avenidas Novas neighborhood and can be accessed via lateral staircases that accommodate the difference in level between street and churchyard. These side entrances serve as the main access points for visitors.
The church contains the tomb of João Bermudes, who served as Patriarch of Alexandria and Ethiopia until his death in 1570. This burial connects the location to a significant religious and diplomatic figure from the early modern period.
The community of curious travelers
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide.
