Chapel and cloister of the Convent of Bom Jesus de Valverde or Convent of Bom Jesus of the Order of Capuchos or Chapel of Mitra and Cloister of Mitra or College of Mitra or College of Bom Jesus de Valverde or Mitra Campus of the University of Évora

Category: Religious Architecture > Chapel

District: Évora > Évora > Valverde > Mitra

Location

- Located in the parish of Nossa Senhora da Tourega and Nossa Senhora de Guadalupe, 12 km from the city of Évora.

History

- Founded in the 16th century by Cardinal Infante Dom Henrique, who was also the first archbishop of Évora and later King Henry I of Portugal.

- Created to house a community of Capuchin friars.

- The convent was closed in 1834 due to the extinction of Religious Orders.

- In 1980, the convent was integrated into the University of Évora.

Architecture

Chapel

, Example of Renaissance micro-architecture, inspired by classic Italian models.

, Initially attributed to Diogo de Torralva, but recent studies suggest the design is by Miguel de Arruda, with construction by Manuel Pires.

, Greek cross plan, with an octagonal central body and four radiating octagonal chapels.

, Elevated central dome with a high drum and eight windows.

Cloister

, Small in size and square in plan.

, Round arches and Tuscan order columns on the lower floor.

Classification

- The chapel and cloister are classified as Property of Public Interest.

Sources: https://pt.wikipedia.org/wiki/Convento_do_Bom_Jesus_de_Valverde

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