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MonumentsConvento Corpus ChristiThis convent was built in the 14th century and originally stood close to the river. However, given the frequency with which the River Douro flooded, the Dominican nuns decided in the 17th century to build the church that can be seen today. The (...)
Telephone: +351 223 472 462
E-mail: corpuschristi@cm-gaia.pt
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MonumentsConvento da Conceição - BejaThe Convent was founded in 1459 on the initiative of princes Fernando and Brites, parents of king Manuel I, for a group of Claris nuns (the feminine branch of the Order of Saint Francis) and dedicated to Our Lady of Conception. Although the nuns (...)
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MonumentsConvento da Graça em LisboaThe Convento da Graça was built on a site known as Almofala, chosen by Dom Afonso Henriques, the first king of Portugal, as the encampment for his troops during their siege of Lisbon in 1147. In fact, this site offers one of the best views over the (...)
Telephone: +351 21 886 17 69
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Tourism in the CountryConvento da ProvençaConvent that retraces to the early years of the Middle Age, belonged to the Frades Biguinos, followers of voluntary poverty. The building was rehabilitated in the XV century, by Bishop D. Jorge de Melo, whose weapons still remain next to the gate of (...)
Telephone: +351 245 337 104
Fax: +351 245 337 106
E-mail: convento@provenca.pt
Website: http://www.provenca.pt
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MonumentsConvento das BernardasThe Puppet Museum is located in the Convent das Bernardas, a building classified as National Heritage. The convent was founded in 1653, in the reign of king João IV.The 1755 earthquake almost completely destroyed it resulting in its complete (...)
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Hotel accommodationConvento da Sertã HotelUma Jóia Escondida no Centro de Portugal.Viaje no tempo e descubra um convento do século XVII transformado num moderno e elegante hotel de quatro estrelas do século XXI.Ponto de partida perfeito para descobrir esta lindíssima região portuguesa ou (...)
Telephone: +351 274 600 160; +351 914 491 597
Fax: +351 274 600 169
E-mail: geral@santosemarcal.pt
Website: http://www.conventodasertahotel.pt
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MonumentsConvento das Servas de Cristo - BorbaThe Convent of the Servants of Christ, belonging to the Order of St. Clare, was built during the 17th century, the main construction work having taken place between 1604 and 1644. It is one of the most typical examples of regional architecture, with (...)
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MonumentsConvento de Cristo e Castelo TemplárioThe Convent of Christ In 1983, UNESCO awarded the classification of world heritage to the Templar Castle and the Convent of the Knights of Christ in Tomar, a unique monument in the history of the western world. Built on a site that was originally (...)
Telephone: +351 249 315 089 / +351 249 313 481
E-mail: geral.ccristo@museusemonumentos.pt
Website: https://www.museusemonumentos.pt/pt/museus-e-monumentos/conv (...)http://www.conventocristo.gov.pt/
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MonumentsConvento de Jesus em AveiroConvent of Jesus in AveiroThe current façade of the convent dates from the 18th century and includes three doorways with beautiful frontons, bearing the royal coat of arms on the central fronton. The building preserves several former convent areas: (...)
Telephone: +351 234 423 297
Fax: +351 234 421 749
