Chapel of Santo Amaro
In Alcântara, the Renaissance chapel of 1549 above the Tagus, with seventeenth-century tiles; irregular hours and rehabilitation planned.
Chapel of Santo Amaro (Santo Amaro Hermitage)
The Chapel of Santo Amaro, in Alcântara, stands on a hill above the Tagus and is one of the few Renaissance centrally planned buildings in Lisbon. The design is attributed to Diogo de Torralva and the inscription over the portal gives 1549 as the date of construction. It has a central plan covered by a dome, and its interior walls are lined with seventeenth-century polychrome tiles, including those depicting the arms and legs associated with the cult of Saint Amaro, venerated as protector of ailing limbs; the inventory record also mentions a painting by André Gonçalves dated 1710. It is a National Monument and was a place of pilgrimage until the early twentieth century. The chapel has irregular visiting hours and is usually closed. In July 2025 a protocol was signed between Lisbon City Council, Estamo, Património Cultural and the Alcântara parish council for its rehabilitation, planned for 2026 and 2027, so access may be restricted by building works. The outdoor terrace serves as a viewpoint.
Located at: Património Cultural (SIPA)
Address: Calçada de Santo Amaro, 21, 1300-515 Lisboa
Opening hours: Irregular hours, usually closed; rehabilitation planned for 2026-2027 (access may be restricted)
Coordinates: 38.7021142, -9.1826212
Buses: 714, 720, 727, 732, 751, 756, 742, 760, 724, 738
Tram: 15E, 18E
Train: Cascais Line, Alcântara-Mar Station
Opened: 1549 (477 years)
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