Category: Religious Architecture > Convent
District: Portalegre > Elvas > Elvas > Bairro da Belhó
- Located in Elvas, Portugal.
- Situated near the majestic Amoreira Aqueduct.
- Founded in 1518 by the Franciscan friars of Elvas.
- Initially located near the city walls, but relocated in 1591 due to unsanitary conditions.
- Generous land donation made by D. Fernando da Silva and D. Beatriz de Brito.
- Scene of sieges in times of war, due to its strategic location.
- Underwent several architectural changes in the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries.
- Despite the modifications, it preserves a remarkable architectural grandeur.
- The church's facade features a galilee and a decorative shell window, with two bell towers.
- The interior of the church is simple, with a cloister made of Portuguese pavement.
- A witness to the history of Elvas, the convent was occupied by the Spanish in 1658 and 1659, and was also affected by the French invasions in the early 19th century.
- The building underwent several reconstructions due to damage caused by the square's artillery.
- In 1834, the convent was vacated due to the Law of expropriation of religious property and later became part of the Public Cemetery in 1842.
- Since 2006, the Convent of São Francisco has housed the Municipal Historical Archive of Elvas, contributing to preserving the region's rich history.
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt
Coordinates DD: 38.87936366161757,-7.175678063022789
Coordinates DMS: 38°52'45.7"N 07°10'32.4"W
Weather Elvas
On-duty Pharmacy Elvas
