Category: Religious Architecture > Convent
District: Coimbra > Coimbra > São Silvestre > Casais de São Silvestre
, Founded in the 15th century as a convent of the Order of Saint Jerome.
, Extinguished in the 19th century, the complex passed into private hands and underwent several renovations until the 20th century.
, Between 1954 and 1976, it served as the residence of the exiled claimants of the Miguelist Family.
, Currently, the São Marcos Monastery belongs to the University of Coimbra.
, Classified as a National Monument due to its heritage value.
, Designated a National Monument since 1938.
, Architecture in Manueline style with a naturally decorated portal.
, In the chancel, highlight the ribbed vault and the polychrome stone altarpiece, created by Nicolau Chanterene.
, Notable tombs in the chancel include those of D. Brites de Menezes, Aires Gomes da Silva, Gonçalo Gomes da Silva, and João da Silva.
, In Renaissance style, with a round arch portico and cupola roof.
, Includes the tombs of Aires Gomes da Silva-the-Elder and Diogo da Silva and his wife, dated to around 1572.
, Possible authorship of João de Ruão and his workshop.
Built in the early 16th century, exemplifying the Coimbra Renaissance typology.
Work by Nicolau Chanterene in polychrome limestone.
Sculpted by Diogo Pires-the-Elder, an example of flamboyant Gothic style.
Created by Diogo Pires-the-Younger in limestone.
Spaces of historical and architectural importance within the monastery.
Part of the original infrastructure of the convent, preserving the history of monastic life.
Sources: https://pt.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mosteiro_de_São_Marcos_de_Coimbra
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt
Coordinates DD: 40.243864969045525,-8.549757135773962
Coordinates DMS: 40°14'37.9"N 08°32'59.1"W
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