The 1755 Lisbon Earthquake, Firestorm and Tsunami #historicaltidbits #history #lisbonportugal #lisbon #disasters #naturaldisasters | Historical Tidbits

On All Saints' Day in 1755, Lisbon, Portugal, was struck by a devastating earthquake, followed by a tsunami and fires that nearly destroyed the city. Historical accounts suggest that the earthquake had a magnitude of about 8. 5–9. 0, which caused widespread destruction over southern Portugal, parts of Spain, and Morocco. The city of Lisbon was particularly hard hit, with most buildings including many historical landmarks reduced to rubble. The disaster killed tens of thousands of people, with es

Discover the fascinating history of Portugal’s Church of Saint Roque, the first Jesuit church. It became a shrine in 1505 when Saint Roque’s relics were moved there. Surviving the 1755 Lisbon earthquake, it stands today with eight side chapels, including the notable Chapel of the Blessed Sacrament, Saint Roque’s Chapel, and Saint John the Baptist’s Chapel. #EWTN #WYD #Lisboa2023 | EWTN Asia Pacific