Cardaes Convent
- Original Authors:
- Várias autorias
- (1681)
- Interventions:
- João Antunes
- (1703)
- Victor Mestre
- (1998)
About the Place
Founded in central Lisbon by Luísa Távora for the Discalced Carmelites religious order, this is one of the few convents or monasteries in Portugal that still serve the same original purpose, having survived the great earthquake in 1755 almost unscathed. The strict rules of this order, which limited contact with the outside world, are revealed in the contrast between the austere exterior, with its few openings, and the rich variety of the interior. The complex is perfectly integrated into the urban fabric and adapts delicately to the topography. It comprises a church, two cloisters, a chapter house and ancillary rooms, as well as the refectory. Despite the dissolution of the Carmelite Order, the convent remained in religious use with the Third Order of St Dominic, and the refectory retains its original atmosphere through the continued use of the tables and benches.
Location & How to get there
Address
Rua de O Século, 123
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Public Transportation
Bus: 19B, 22B, 24E, 28E, 758, 773
Subway: Avenida, Baixa-Chiado, Rato
General Info
Typology
Palaces and Convents, Civic Facilities
Accessibility
Restricted
Photos
Photography allowed
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