Lisbon is the capital of Portugal which offers its tourists and the holidaymakers the best shopping hub as well as the dining and partying experiences. Chiado in Lisbon is a historical street that offers excitement and satisfaction to the visitors by providing all the fun and entertainment. On your visit to Lisbon, Portugal you must also see the “Largo do Chiado” which is famously known as “Chiado”.

Towards the western side of “Largo do Chiado”, there are two lovely churches build in a Baroque style. Church of Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Encarnacao is situated at the right hand side of “Largo do Chiado”, whereas towards the left hand side you will see the church of Igreja do Loreto, which is also famously known as the Italian church. You must see this place when you re in Portugal, the two churches are really magnificent and lovely. Their interiors are the mind blowing. The Italian church or the Igreja do Loreto was founded by the Italians who lived there around the 15th and 16th century. The church is named after mother Mary, as she is worshipped by the people of Loreto, Italy. Igreja do Loreto survived for 100 years before it was destroyed by the earthquake in the year 1755. Later the church was rebuilt in 1786. You can not miss the interior of the church where you will find twelve side chapels made up of Italian marble.

Eastern part of Largo do Chiado is bordered by Rua Serpa Pinto and is also a part of Rua Garrett. At the southeastern corner where the Rua Serpa Pinto and the Rua Garrett intersects, you will find the Igreja dos Martires, whose doors are guarded by four street lamps. The church was constructed in the mid 18th century. The name of this church is similar to the “Paroquia dos Martires”, which is situated at Chiado itself. This church was build by the first Portugal king Afonso Henriques. Paroquia dos Martires was built to represent the victory over moors by Dom Afonso Henriques. You must see the front elevation of the church carefully. The main door of the church features the king worshipping in front of Virgin Mary and thanking God for his victory.