Convento de São Domingos (cloister)

Category: Religious Architecture > Church

District: Braga > Guimarães > Guimarães > Oliveira, São Paio e São Sebastião

History

- Founded in the late 13th century, the convent was remodeled over the centuries, especially in the 18th and 19th centuries.

- The church is now a parish church and the cloister has been classified as a National Monument since 1910.

Architecture

- Three-nave church, with Gothic style and Baroque and Neoclassical elements.

- The two-story cloister has Gothic arches and a central garden.

Points of Interest

- The sacristy, which is now a museum with works of art and historical pieces.

- The pipe organ and the 18th-century choir stalls, with unique details.

Location and Access

- Located near the Martins Sarmento Museum, in the heart of Guimarães, accessible by the main streets of the city.

Visit

- Ideal for exploring religious architecture, discovering local art and history, and admiring the preserved artistic and architectural elements.

License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt