The theatrical path of the Inquisition in the Autos-da-Fé

Free cancellation available
Up to 24 hours before the start time
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes - 1 hour 40 minutes
Service animals welcome

Crime, religion and theater techniques combined, make this tour unique.

The Inquisition used theater methods to manifest itself in the exercise of power. The auto-da-fé (the most spectacular exhibition of the penitentes and of the penalties) had a very careful preparation that went from the vestments to the songs, passing through the sermons and choreography. At the same time, I will talk about some toponymic alterations throughout the 20th century. XVIII, before and after the earthquake. There will also be room for a fado about the alley of straw and the origin of the expression a lot of shit in the Theater, as well as changes to the patio of comedies and the Palace of the Inquisition, currently the Teatro Nacional Dona Maria II.

Finally, we will have a port at the famous Martinho da Arcada café, where Fernando Pessoa wrote poems over a cup of coffee.

What's included

  • For the adults a port toast at the Cafe where Fernando Pessoa used to have coffee and write.

What's Not Included

    What's not included
    • water and comfortable clothes and shoes must be brought by the public

    Languages spoken by guide

    English
    Italian
    French
    Spanish

    Additional information

    Wheelchair accessible

    Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

    Service animals allowed

    Public transportation options are available nearby

    All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

    Location

    Departure point

    Teatro Nacional Dona Maria II, Praça Dom Pedro IV, Lisboa, 1100-201
    Go to the main entrance in Rossio. It is the big old white and wide building,

    End point

    Martinho da Arcada, Praça do Comércio 3, Lisboa, 1100-148
    Under the Arcades in São Martinho da Arcada coffee shop where Fernando Pessoa used to drink his coffee and write poems.

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