Convento de Santos-o-Novo

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Convento de Santos-o-Novo, Religious convent in Penha de França, Portugal.

The convent features a large square cloister with round arches leading to chapels decorated with marble elements and gilded woodwork throughout its structure.

Construction began in the early 17th century during the reign of Philip II for the Commendators of the Order of Santiago, with restoration after 1755 earthquake.

The church walls display ceramic tile panels depicting the lives of the Martyr Saints, combining religious narratives with Portuguese decorative arts.

Located at Calçada Cruz da Pedra 44, the convent now functions under Misericórdia de Lisboa management while maintaining its original church and cloister spaces.

The cloister stands as one of the largest in the Iberian Peninsula, containing the Chapels of Senhor dos Passos and Encarnação with rich sculptural decorations.

Location: Penha de França

GPS coordinates: 38.72104,-9.11774

Latest update: March 5, 2025 00:16

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