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

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

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Highlights

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.

Itinerary

  • Teatro Nacional Dona Maria II

    15 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    We meet here where I will explain how the Inquisitio Palace became a Theatre and its relation with the criminals.
  • Rua Áurea

    15 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    When we arrive to the beginning of this street, I will tell how it changed its name and how the penitents of the Inquisition would do the procession.
  • Largo de Sao Domingos

    15 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    We will come to the front of the church where penitens condemned to burn at stake used to leave from in the dark.
  • Rua dos Correeiros

    15 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    Here you'll find out about the changes of the name of the street and I will sing a Fado with the same name of the old street. I will also tell you where our best playwright of the 18th century udes to live and I will reveal the origin of the expression "loads of shit" that is used in the Theatre openings.
  • Praca do Comercio (Terreiro do Paco)

    20 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    We will get to the place where it was most comun to announce the penalties and verdicts and also where a whole thetarical scene was staged with the thrones of the kings in replics. They also used to burn people here.
  • Martinho da Arcada

    10 minsAdmission Ticket Included
    Here is where Fernando Pessoa (our most international poet) used to seat for a coffee and write his poems and stories. We will have a port wine.

What's included

INCLUDED

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

NOT INCLUDED

water and comfortable clothes and shoes must be brought by the public

Additional information

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Mobile or paper ticket accepted
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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
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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