Headquarter of Bank of Portugal – Former Church of S. Julião
Reinaldo Manuel dos Santos and Honorato José Correia / Gonçalo Byrne and João Pedro Falcão de Campos
1810 / 2012
© José Manuel Rodrigues
Open Visits
Regular Visits
Saturday: 11h, 12h, 13h, 14h, 15h, 16h
Tours
Saturday: 10h, 17h
No reservation required; first-come, first-served
Maximum 20 people per visit
Wheelchair access
Photography allowed
Description
Set in the urban fabric of downtown Lisbon, the church of S. Julião and the adjacent block are the result of a massive reconstruction project following the devastation of the 1755 earthquake. The entire set is owned by the Bank of Portugal since the 1930s, and the church was converted into service areas following its deconsecration. After overall rehabilitation and restoration works, the former church now functions as a cultural space open to the community. From 2016, it will house the Museum of Money while the King Dinis Wall Interpretation Centre, also located here, is already running.
Location
Largo de São Julião
Directions: Google Maps / Apple Maps
Public Transport
Bus: 711, 714, 728, 735, 736, 759, 760, 774, 781
Subway: Linha Azul e Verde - Baixa-Chiado, Linha Azul - Terreiro do Paço
Train: Linha de Sintra - Rossio, Linha de Cascais - Cais do Sodré