Capela

Bairro Alto, Chiado & Cais do Sodré


According to (questionable) legend this was once a Gothic chapel, but today Capela’s gospel is an experimental line-up of electronica and funky house. Get there early (before midnight) to appreciate the DJs before the crowds descend. Frescoes, Renaissance-style nude murals and dusty chandeliers add a boho-chic touch.


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Nearby Bairro Alto, Chiado & Cais do Sodré attractions

1. Igreja & Museu São Roque

0.14 MILES

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2. Casa do Ferreira das Tabuletas

0.17 MILES

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3. Igreja de Santa Catarina

0.18 MILES

Igreja de Santa Catarina is a gilded baroque masterpiece, originally part of a convent built in 1647. Pay particular attention to the stucco rococo…

4. Miradouro de São Pedro de Alcântara

0.19 MILES

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5. Convento dos Cardaes

0.22 MILES

The inconspicuous, graffitied white facade of this 17th-century fort-like convent contrasts with the rich blue-and-white tiles and gilded carvings of the…

6. Miradouro de Santa Catarina

0.22 MILES

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7. Convento de São Pedro de Alcântara

0.23 MILES

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8. Convento do Carmo & Museu Arqueológico

0.24 MILES

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