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Igreja de São Sebastião, Setúbal

The Igreja de São Sebastião in Setúbal dates from the mid-16th century. Like many churches in the area is was damaged in the 1755 Earthquake that struck nearby Lisbon. However, it retains its original design.

Igreja de São Sebastião, Setubal
The impressive exterior of the church

Interior

The interior of the church is furnished in Roccoco and Neoclassical styles with gilded woodwork and paintings decorating the altar and lateral chapels.

The church is near the Casa do Bocage (Centro De Estudos Bocageanos), the excellent Museu do Trabalho Michel Giacometti and another church the Igreja da Boa-Hora.

Igreja de São Sebastião Setúbal
The main portal

Access - Getting There

Igreja de São Sebastião
Largo São Domingos, 2910-082 Setúbal

The Praca do Quebedo railway station is a short walk away.

Igreja de São Sebastião Setúbal
The building dates from the mid-16th century

Accommodation

There is a cluster of hotels located near Setúbal Station including the recommended four star Meliá Setúbal Hotel, the Hotel Arangues, three stars and the four star Luna Esperanca Centro Hotel.

See a listing of all available hotels in Setúbal.

Igreja da Boa-Hora
Igreja da Boa-Hora

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