Igreja de Sao Domingos - 3 © Mug

The Church of Sao Domingos (Igreja de São Domingos) is a Catholic church located in the Baixa District of Lisbon, Portugal, in a small square known as Largo de Sao Domingos. The area is a popular meeting area for the Portuguese African population. The church has always had a strong African connection with, traditionally, the priest originating from Africa, and was able to support new immigrants during their transition into Portuguese life style. The church is classified as a National Monument. The Baroque church was dedicated in 1241 and was, at one time, the largest church in Lisbon which hosted Portuguese royal weddings. It was also the home of the Inquisition and where Jesuit missionaries were executed after being accused of tr...