Convent of Our Lady of Charity or Church of the Monastery of Our Lady of Charity

Category: Religious Architecture > Church

District: Santarém > Sardoal > Sardoal

Location

Located in Largo do Convento, in Sardoal, district of Santarém.

Architecture

Combines Mannerist and Baroque styles, with a simple structure on the exterior and an elaborate decoration on the interior.

Interior Highlights

, Blue and white tile panels.

, Elaborate golden wood altarpieces.

, Painted ceiling in the sacristy and ancient tombs on the church floor.

, Grand tomb of the first Archbishop of Bahia in the main chapel.

History

Built in the 16th century on the site of an old hermitage, it was expanded in the following centuries and later served as a hospital.

Classification

Property of Public Interest since 1970.

Attraction

A place rich in history and sacred art, ideal for exploring the religious and cultural heritage of the region.

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