Convento de São Francisco de Xabregas

Convento de São Francisco de Xabregas is a stone building in Beato with a monumental facade whose main entrance is crowned by the coat of arms of King José I. The building now houses a theatre and a professional media training center.

Queen Isabel funded construction in 1455 and the convent was completed in 1460 with nine Franciscan friars from Terceira Island. It replaced a ruined royal palace called Enxobregas that had previously occupied the site.

The Teatro Ibérico uses the former church space and hosts regular theatrical performances and cultural events. The location has become a gathering point for local artistic activity.

The building is open to the public and hosts regular theatrical performances and training activities. It is best reached on foot from central Beato and sits in a residential area with good local infrastructure.

The original monastic purpose was completely transformed when the theatre opened in 1980, repurposing the religious space for artistic performances. This conversion shows how a historic location can take on new meaning for the community.

Location: Beato

GPS coordinates: 38.72670,-9.11193

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:14