Convent of Nossa Senhora da Esperança
Convent of Nossa Senhora da Esperança, Religious convent in São José district, Ponta Delgada, Portugal
The Convent of Nossa Senhora da Esperança stands in Campo de São Francisco, featuring gilded wooden altars and Portuguese tile decorations throughout its structure.
Construction of the convent began before 1535 under Rui Gonçalves da Câmara, with the first nuns arriving in 1541 bringing the image of Senhor Santo Cristo dos Milagres.
The lower choir contains tombs of religious figures and walls decorated with tiles depicting Mary's nativity and Jesus' Easter by António de Oliveira Bernardes.
The convent opens Monday through Friday from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM during winter months, and from 11:00 AM to noon in summer periods.
The octagonal Chapel of Senhor Santo Cristo dos Milagres houses a legendary image given by the Pope, making it central to Azorean religious traditions.
Location: São José
GPS coordinates: 37.73819,-25.67326
Latest update: March 4, 2025 04:21
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