Igreja de São José dos Carpinteiros, Baroque church in Santo António district, Lisbon, Portugal.
Igreja de São José dos Carpinteiros is a Baroque church in Santo António, Lisbon, with a façade featuring a medallion above its main portal. This medallion shows the patron saint in low relief, surrounded by symbols representing the crafts and trades of the Brotherhood.
The building was established in 1545 as a chapel by the Carpenters' Brotherhood and became a parish church in 1567. This reflected the growing importance of the craftspeople who had organized around this structure in one of Lisbon's oldest neighborhoods.
The church displays 18th-century tile panels along its walls showing scenes of crafts and trades. Inside, visitors can see a ceiling painting from the 1800s featuring Saint Joseph with his guardian angel.
The church is located on Rua de São José and open for visits, though hours may vary depending on religious services. It is best to contact ahead if you wish to ensure access during your visit.
The building once housed the Casa dos Vinte e Quatro, a municipal administrative body composed of craft guild representatives. This connection shows how deeply the craft trades were woven into the city's governance and daily life.
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