Estrela Basilica
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Chiranjiv
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The Estrela Basilica is located in Lisbon, Portugal. This is a historic church built by the order of Queen Mary I of Portugal. The construction for this monument was started in 1788 and was completed in 1790. This is a huge church and has a giant dome. In the front of the church there are twin bell towers and it includes statues of saints. The floor and wall is made up of grey, pink and yellow marble. It is one of the most beautiful churches in Europe. Several paintings by Pompeo Batoni also contribute to a balanced design. A famous nativity scene made by sculptor Joaquim Machado de Castro, with more than 500 figures in cork and terra cotta is a major attraction to visitors.
Category: Monument and Historic Building
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