Monastery of Santa Clara
Monastery of Santa Clara, Female monastery from the 14th century in Vila do Conde, Portugal.
The Monastery of Santa Clara stands on a hilltop, featuring Gothic architecture with substantial walls and a single-nave church layout.
Afonso Sanches, illegitimate son of King Denis of Portugal, established the monastery in 1318 with his wife Teresa Martins Telo.
The monastery operated under specific rules set by its founders, including obligations for daily prayers honoring them and King Denis.
The monastery maintains its position as a religious center and includes the second-largest aqueduct in Portugal within its grounds.
The interior of the church differs from other Poor Clare establishments through its minimal ornamentation and distinctive rose window design.
Location: Vila do Conde
Inception: 14 century
GPS coordinates: 41.35167,-8.73806
Latest update: May 11, 2025 20:18
Aqueduto de Santa Clara (Vila do Conde)
209 m
Igreja Matriz de Vila do Conde
446 m
Santa Clara Aqueduct
539 m
Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Lapa
922 m
Igreja de Santa Maria de Azurara
785 m
Casa Museu José Régio
257 m
Igreja de Santa Clara
175 m
Capela de Nossa Senhora do Socorro (Vila do Conde)
534 m
Convento de Nossa Senhora da Encarnação
267 m
Statue of José Régio
325 m
Igreja da Misericórdia de Azurara
798 m
Câmara Municipal de Vila do Conde
522 m
Cine-Teatro Neiva
569 m
Ponte do Rio Ave
124 m
Memorial aos Ex-Combatentes do Ultramar
747 m
Casa de Submosteiro
248 m
Parte Antiga de Vila de Conde e Azurara
342 m
Casa da Praça
343 m
Cruzeiro da Misericórdia de Vila do Conde
607 m
Colégio de São José (Antigo Casino de Vila do Conde)
884 m
Casa de São Roque
361 m
Pelourinho de Vila do Conde
517 m
Centro de Memória de Vila do Conde
700 m
Igreja de São Francisco de Azurara
607 m
Cruzeiro de Azurara
167 m
Pelourinho de Azurara
519 m
Capela de Nosso Senhor da Agonia
497 m
Azenha quinhentista no Rio Ave
254 mReviews
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