Category: Civil Architecture > Building
District: Santarém > Tomar > Tomar > Colégio Nuno Álvares
Located next to the Nabão River, in Santa Maria dos Olivais, Tomar, integrating the old Convent of Santa Iria and adjacent areas.
The site is associated with the legend of Santa Iria, a young martyr venerated since the 7th century, being pointed out as the place where her martyrdom would have occurred.
, Convent with a historical structure that includes a cloister, old residential areas, cellars, and granaries.
, Manueline and Renaissance decorative elements stand out, such as portals, windows, and tiles.
, A cistern connected to the river, surrounded by traditional tiles and decorative benches.
, Includes a niche with the image of the saint and access by stairs.
, Single nave with paintings alluding to the saint and covered with colorful tiles.
, Stone and carved altarpieces enrich the interior space.
, Representations of the legend of the saint are visible in architectural details.
, A popular saying in the region reflects the historical connection to the place.
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt
Coordinates DD: 39.60426203595285,-8.410779562315978
Coordinates DMS: 39°36'15.3"N 08°24'38.8"W
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