Lisbon - Largo do Chiado
The Largo do Chiado forms the upper western end of the Rua Garrett. The alternative name of the square, Largo das Duas Igrejas, refers to the two churches which face each other here. Originally a gate forming part of the city wall built by Fernando I in the 14th C. was located here.
A bronze memorial to the poet and playwright "Chiado" has been placed here. It depicts him as a derisive orator who does not completely believe in authority.
A bronze memorial to the poet and playwright "Chiado" has been placed here. It depicts him as a derisive orator who does not completely believe in authority.
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Igreja da Encarnaçao
The Igreja da Encarnaçao on the corner of Largo do Chiado was newly built in 1784 by M. Caetano de Sousa after its complete destruction by the earthquake.
Most impressive of all is the tiled western facade on the Rua do Alecrim, which appears huge in the relatively narrow street. The interior appears very dark. On the barrel vaulted ceiling, also painted by Pedro Alexandrino, preaching scenes are portrayed.
Most impressive of all is the tiled western facade on the Rua do Alecrim, which appears huge in the relatively narrow street. The interior appears very dark. On the barrel vaulted ceiling, also painted by Pedro Alexandrino, preaching scenes are portrayed.
