Lisbon, PT

Graça Convent and Church

Graça Convent is one of the oldest convents in Lisbon, founded by the Order of Saint Augustine in 1271. The convent had the support of King Afonso III of Portugal.

About this building

The Order of Augustinian Eremites established themselves in the convent in the 13th century. After the earthquake of 1755 the convent was rebuilt in a Baroque style, although the Manueline features of the church and cloister were preserved.

This church is considered one of the most beautiful places of worship in Lisbon. It preserves tiles from the 16th, 17th and 18th centuries. In addition to its magnificent interior, the church is next to a viewpoint overlooking River Tagus.

Both the church and the convent are classified as a National Monument.

Key Features

  • Architecture
  • Monuments
  • Interior features
  • Links to national heritage

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Panteão Nacional

The Church of Santa Engrácia has a tumultuous history that began with its construction, which lasted 284 years, from 1682 to 1966. In fact, the construction suffered many setbacks due to the change of use of the building, which was used as an armaments shop for the Army Arsenal and as a shoe factory at the end of the 19th century. On completion in the 1960s, the church became the National Pantheon of Portugal, housing the bodies of important Portuguese figures.

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