Convento da Graça em Lisboa
Convento da Graça em Lisboa
Monuments
The 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 Castelo de São Jorge, now greatly appreciated by the people of Lisbon for its beauty, but at the time strategically important.
The foundation of the church and convent date back to the very beginnings of the Portuguese nation, but greater attention was paid to its development during the 16th century. Much of the convent was destroyed by the great earthquake of 1755, which razed a large part of Lisbon to the ground, resulting in its reconstruction in a more sober baroque style. Inside the church, attention is drawn to the carved and gilded woodwork of the chapels’ altars.
The bell tower built by the architect Manuel da Costa Negreiros, dates from 1788.
The foundation of the church and convent date back to the very beginnings of the Portuguese nation, but greater attention was paid to its development during the 16th century. Much of the convent was destroyed by the great earthquake of 1755, which razed a large part of Lisbon to the ground, resulting in its reconstruction in a more sober baroque style. Inside the church, attention is drawn to the carved and gilded woodwork of the chapels’ altars.
The bell tower built by the architect Manuel da Costa Negreiros, dates from 1788.
Contacts
Address:
Largo da Graça
1100-001 Lisboa
1100-001 Lisboa
Telephone:
+351 21 886 17 69