Hermitage of Saint Michael or Hermitage of Saint Michael of the Castle

Category: Religious Architecture > Hermitage

District: Évora > Évora > Évora > Centro Histórico

Location

, It is located in the Pátio de São Miguel, in the parish of Évora (São Mamede, Sé, São Pedro and Santo Antão), in the city of Évora, Portugal.

History

, Founded in 1180 by Gonçalo Viegas, the first Master of the Military Order of S. Bento de Calatrava.

, Probably one of the first religious buildings consecrated in Évora.

Current Function

, It is currently used for cultural and recreational purposes.

, Part of the heritage managed by the Eugénio de Almeida Foundation.

Cultural Significance

, Considered a historical and cultural landmark of the city of Évora.

, Classified as a Building of Public Interest since 1939.

Sources: https://pt.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ermida_de_São_Miguel_(Évora)

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