Lisbon · Castle, Alfama and Graça
National Pantheon
The Baroque church of Santa Engrácia, now a national monument that holds tombs of Portuguese figures. A staircase leads to a terrace with views over the river.
- 1 h
- €10
- Booking: not needed
- Castle, Alfama and Graça
Data checked on October 4, 2026
The church of Santa Engrácia took so long to build that people in Lisbon still say a job drags on like the works of Santa Engrácia. The dome was finished in the 20th century, and in 1966 the building became the National Pantheon. Inside, inlaid marble surrounds the tombs and memorials of presidents, writers and other national figures.
What to look for
- Cenotaphs to Henry the Navigator and other explorers
- The tomb of the fado singer Amália Rodrigues
- The tomb of the footballer Eusébio
- The dome terrace with river views
Opening hours
| Monday | Closed | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday | 10:00 am–5:00 pm | |
| Wednesday | 10:00 am–5:00 pm | |
| Thursday | 10:00 am–5:00 pm | |
| Friday | 10:00 am–5:00 pm | |
| Saturday | 10:00 am–5:00 pm | |
| Sunday | 10:00 am–5:00 pm |
Hours change by season. From October to March it is open 10:00 to 17:00; from April to September it closes at 18:00. Closed Monday.
Source: Museus e Monumentos de Portugal, checked October 4, 2026
Tickets and booking
Adult ticket €10. The standard adult price is the one on the official page. Check the page for reduced rates and closing days.
Getting there
Santa Apolónia Metro station is about a ten minute walk away, and tram 28E runs close to the church.
Tip
Go up to the terrace, where the view reaches the river and the Alfama rooftops.