Church of Saint Mary Magdalene, Lisbon
It is impossible to spend a day in Lisbon and not enter one of the over 100 churches there. Especially in the old part of the city, where it seems like every tiny street has one (it doesn't, but they are just everywhere!) Unless you just sit all day in a bar, that is.
The Igreja da Madalena (Church of Saint Mary Magdalene) is right next to one of the busiest streets, filled with tourists, shops, and restaurants, snuggled to the pink building next to it. Though it is a bit of an awkward location as the main entrance is at the junction of a few streets and an angled bend (check the last photo in the post). Maybe that's why most people just pass it to on their way to the cathedral or Pantheon, paying more attention to cars, Tuk Tuks or trams that can run them over, than another white building.
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It is interesting how some of the simplest facades hide the most ornamented and rich interiors. And this is still not the most decorated one I have seen. There is another one (or five) that I have passed a few times but never got into, because I thought there was nothing interesting to see.... but that's for another post.
I couldn't catch all the paining that were on the ceiling due to the darkness. Now I also see some damage there.
I really like the contrast here of grey, dark stone, and shiny gold ornaments. Naked, grey stone with not too many carvings and the bam! Gold crowns and fancy clothes.
There was a very pleasant darkness inside despite some lights and few windows, like in most old churches. The camera absolutely hates it though.
Like many Lisbon churches, this one has a bit of a tough history too:
The Magdalene Church that currently exists is the result of several reconstructions. The original structure was erected in 1150 or 1164, by order of D. Afonso Henriques. In 1363, a fire completely destroyed the church, and Ferdinand I of Portugal had it rebuilt. In 1600 the church was partially destroyed by a cyclone. In 1755 the church was demolished by the 1755 Lisbon earthquake. In 1783 Queen Maria I of Portugal had to rebuild the church again. In 1833, the church underwent some changes.
The church portal, a Manueline trefoil arch that was salvaged intact following the 1755 Lisbon earthquake, was classified as a National Monument in 1910.
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It is a beautiful church, and even though it is in the center of the tourist area and the doors are open to everyone (free entrance), there was hardly anyone inside. Just the way I like it :)
This was a few days before the big religious gathering in Lisbon began. I heard that around 1M people arrived for it, including the Pope. Most of the places are packed now. Streets, bars (oh yes, they do drink! :p), churches, coffee shops, parks, narrow streets...
One thing I didn't like - the plastic flowers under, and some white cloths on the alters. Why, why, why??? It just ruins the whole thing. Especially the fake flowers. Meh.
If you are planning to visit, it is right here:
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Of course I forgot to take a picture of it from the outside (I as paying attention to the cars, Tuk Tuks and trams that tried to run me over on the way to the cathedral and Pantheon, duhh..), but I did not forget to take a picture of the tram in front of it :)
This is how it looks like though. Not my photo. Google took it for me :p
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Excellent shots 👏👏👏, really amazing, well done, congratulations friend, best regards 🙋🙋🙋
Thanks a lot :)
@ewkaw Awesome clicks and a captivating description of the church. I love the grandeur captured in the snaps and also the tram 😊. Makes me think of visiting this place. Let us see when that happens !
Visit if you can. It is a cool place to see :)
Thanks for the visit!
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Interesting to see the photos of the details of the ceilings. I visit it at the beginning of the 90's.
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Oh cool! Hope you managed to see some other too. Plenty of them around and all pretty amazing.
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If the pictures look that exciting, I can imagine what it must have been like to have been there. Beautiful town, I love the buildings
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Thank you! It was really nice. Hot and noisy outside, and quiet and cool inside.
Have a great weekend yourself :)
And that beautiful organ? Nobody was playing it while you were there? 🎶
Yay, Lisbon tram 🤩
No, nobody played. I don't think I ever managed to catch someone playing on it. Maybe during the masses they do, but then I do not go :p
It was absolute silence there. Loved it :)
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Silence is also an important part of music ;)
Someone was playing the silence part very intensively then :D
Beautiful photos 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Thank you :)
AWWW... It's a wonderful article @ewkaw friend, a beautiful temple full of art!... And I loved that street photo with the tram, simply wonderful!
You forgot to take a photo on the exterior facade!!!! haaaa haaa haaaa.... :))
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The trams is cute, isn't it?
Oh yes, it's a wonderful vehicle for street photography.... Here I've only seen them in museums! :(
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The interior of the church and lighting looks exquisite, excellent architectural photography...
Thank you! The light was really nice pointed to the right spots. Wish I could catch it better.
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Absolutely stunning. The amount of detail put in to every aspect of the church is mind boggling. We need to build like this again to inspire people.
The details are absolutely amazing. And to think how many were lost in all the disasters on the way...
I have seem more that day and there were some even more decorated! This one look a bit "empty" comparing.
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It's a beautiful photo, it looks like your trip was so fun
It was great! :)
Wow these churches are beautiful. I've never to Lisbon, but I hear it's a gorgeous and funky city. I've only made it to Villamoura and Faro down around Algarve region.
Your photos of The Igreja da Madalena are great and I'll definitely visit it if I ever make it over. I'm like you and love the little side streets and old town areas with the rich history and authenticity.
Algarve is nice too, but more to spend the time on the beach and party I think :) In Lisbon you eat and walk many km at the time not knowing what to look at anymore :D
Im sure you gonna like it when you do!
Sounds cool and if the weather is nice, that can be such a great thing to do in a new city and great way to truly see it, stopping off at some nice coffee shops and sight seeing spots as you walk..
It was pretty nice this time as I don't like when it is too hot.
Oh coffee shops.. they are all over the place! Quick espresso, cookie and off we go :D
Such a beautiful cathedral standing the test of time.
It is indeed.
Not a religious person but these pics are simply majestic.
Im not either :) I just go in to look and enjoy the cooler air. The ones in Lisbon are pretty impressive to look at.
Definitely some great shots here.
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It is a beautiful and huge.
I love how there were many arts inside and the dark colors used.
From outside it doesn’t look like it is huge
Exactly my thought! You just have to enter and see :)
More like the saying “Do not judge a book from its cover” do not judge the inside from outside😁😁
The place is so nice and I can't let go of the arts.
Yea it is :)
Wow, that's fantastic, the truth is that church is very beautiful and apparently it does have a great story hehe, very good publication, congratulations
Thanks! Glad you liked it.
Amazing shots!! I love the photo of the tram!!
Thank you! That tram is super photogenic :)
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Wow, looks stunning inside and out !
Yes it does :) Thanks!
wow amazing
Thanks!
I like Lisbon and indeed there are so many churches. Indeed the exterior does not tell the story of the gorgeous and ornate interior. Things were certainly done differently in the old days.
There was a lot of money to be spent on those churches back then and they definitely weren't shy about it :D.
So true and there certainly weren't so primitive as we are still marvelling at their craftsmanship.
wow... Very amazing pictures,i am very interested to see all the pictures you shared, hope you have fun there.
Thank you! Lots of fun :)
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