Convent of Santo António da Cidade, Religious complex in Bonfim, Portugal
The stone and plaster building includes multiple connected structures, granite facades, and a cloister with an 18th-century fountain in its central courtyard.
Founded in 1747 as a hospice by Minor Reformed Friars of St. Francis, the building served as a hospital during the Peninsular War in 1809.
The Royal Library of Porto moved into this former convent in 1842, enriching its collection with Hispano-Moorish tiles from various religious sites.
The structure now functions as a public library within Porto's educational system, offering access to historical documents and architectural heritage.
English troops occupied this religious building during conflicts supporting the Liberal monarchy after the last friars departed in July 1831.
Location: Bonfim
GPS coordinates: 41.14606,-8.60175
Latest update: March 8, 2025 00:41
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