Church of Santa Engrácia
The Church of Santa Engrácia (Portuguese: Igreja de Santa Engrácia, pronounced [iˈɣɾeʒɐ ðɨ ˈsɐ̃tɐ ẽˈɡɾasiɐ]) is a 17th-century monument in Lisbon, Portugal. Originally a church, it was converted into the National Pantheon (Panteão Nacional, pronounced [pɐ̃tiˈɐ̃w nɐsiuˈnal]), in which important Portuguese personalities are buried. It is located in the Alfama neighbourhood, close to another important Lisbon monument, the Monastery of São Vicente de Fora.
| Igreja de Santa Engrácia Panteão Nacional | |
|---|---|
Igreja de Santa Engrácia | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Roman Catholic |
| District | Lisbon District |
| Region | Lisboa Region |
| Rite | Roman Rite |
| Location | |
| Location | Campo de Santa Clara, 1100-365 Lisboa, Portugal |
| Municipality | Lisbon |
Shown within Lisbon | |
| Geographic coordinates | 38.715°N 9.125°W |
| Architecture | |
| Style | Baroque |
| Groundbreaking | 1681 |
| Completed | 1966 |
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