This is a beautiful place to visit.
One of the buildings often found next to a Roman forum is the basilica. It served as a place where people could meet. Basilicas had no statues of Roman gods and had beautiful light that came in through windows near the roof, so they were a favorite gathering place for early Christians.
The plan of the basilica was later adopted for the construction of important churches. Lisbon has an elegant basilica at Estrela, built in 1790 by Queen Maria I.
Few people seem to know that one can climb the stairs to the roof of the Estrela basilica and enjoy in peaceful silence breathtaking views of the city. It is a perfect place to meet Lisbon.
The Portugal Years 
Oh it is very beautiful!
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Portugal has many jewels.
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And you are the most precious of them all 🙂
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Now you did it….
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Some day perhaps I will be able to visit this beautiful country, Susan. These posts are surely luring me to go!! ❤
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Well, you know I may have talked about it occasionally.
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LOL Really? You don’t say! Gee, um, well now that you mention it, I do believe you have!!! Just a wee some … 🙂
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I would like to take you over myself. Take us into places that are off the beaten path. There is so much…
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OH how I would LOVE that, Susan!!! We can dream, my friend, we can DREAM!!! ❤
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Indeed, we can.
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That is magnificent.
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It is in deed.
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I had never read of the early Christians fondness for gathering at the basilicas, although it makes perfect sense. I have learned something new, therefore it is a good day! Thank you Susan!
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You will never grow old as long as you are interested in learning new things.
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