Madre de Deus Convent, Religious complex in Penha de França, Portugal
The Madre de Deus complex features a church with a trilobate arch portal, rectangular nave, and square main chapel decorated with polychrome tiles.
Queen Eleanor of Viseu established the Madre de Deus Convent in 1509, which later underwent significant modifications during the reigns of Kings Pedro II and João V.
The National Tile Museum, housed within the former convent, presents an extensive collection documenting the evolution of Portuguese ceramic artistry through centuries.
The monument opens its doors to visitors daily, offering guided tours through its church, cloister, and museum spaces with detailed explanations of tile manufacturing techniques.
The interior walls display an exceptional collection of 17th and 18th-century tiles, including a 23-meter-long panel depicting Lisbon before the 1755 earthquake.
Location: Penha de França
Inception: 1509
Founders: Eleanor of Viseu
Architectural style: Neo-Manueline
Address: Rua da Madre de Deus, n.º 4, Largo Madre de Deus
GPS coordinates: 38.72467,-9.11411
Latest update: March 7, 2025 23:47
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