Augustinians Church or Church of Our Lady of Grace or Monastery of Saint Augustine or Pantheon of the Dukes of Braganza (and tomb of the 1st Duke of Braganza)

Category: Religious Architecture > Tomb

District: Évora > Vila Viçosa > Vila Viçosa > Nossa Senhora da Conceição e São Bartolomeu

Location

Vila Viçosa, Évora.

History

, Founded in 1267 by D. Afonso III.

, First house of the Discalced Hermits of Saint Augustine.

Architecture

, Mannerist and Baroque styles.

, Imposing facade with two bell towers.

, Interior with a single nave, side chapels, and a deep main chapel.

Notable Elements

, Classic main altarpiece, works by José Francisco de Abreu.

, Manueline traces in the sacristy and refectory.

Tilework

, Episodes from the life of Saint Nicholas of Tolentino.

, White and black marble flooring.

Convent Enclosure

, Stone wall with courtyard, garden, woods, vegetable garden and orchard.

Pantheon

, Tomb of the 1st Duke of Braganza and other dukes.

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