Church of Santo António

Where St Anthony was born c.1195

Tradition places the birth of St Anthony of Padua in a house on this spot.

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Children's coins rebuild the church after 1755

Lisbon children are said to have collected coins 'for St Anthony' to rebuild the church after the earthquake.

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Lisbon earthquake, tsunami and fires of 1755 1 November 1755 (All Saints' Day)

Earthquake, then tsunami and fires destroy the lower town; Pombal rebuilds the Baixa on a plan. Anchor theme tag earthquake-1755.

National Monument 1931

Decree 19 484 of 1931 classifies the church and sacristy as a National Monument.

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