English Cemetery and St. George Church
- Original Authors:
- John Medland e Charles Edward Powell
- (1889)
- Interventions:
- Porfírio Pardal Monteiro
- (1931)
About the Place
Surrounded by a high wall and a dense curtain of cedar trees, the English Cemetery stands out for its mysticism, in one of the most central areas of the city, next to the Basilica and Jardim da Estrela. It originated in the 1654 treaty between Portugal and England, in which King João IV promised to respect the religion of the British community within the borders. Over the centuries, the cemetery’s boundaries have been redefined, particularly with the opening of Avenida Álvares Cabral and the subsequent design of Rua de São Jorge. Inside, St George’s Church stands out, a Victorian-style building that has remained a place of worship since its construction in 1889, after a fire destroyed the previous one dating from 1822. Today, the cemetery, although it admits several nationalities, is still owned by the English Crown.
Location & How to get there
Address
Rua de São Jorge, 6
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Public Transportation
Bus: 28E, 720, 774, 783
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