Convent of Jesus
Convento de Jesus em Aveiro, Praça do Milenário, Aveiro 3810-329
Phone: +351 234 423 297 - Fax: +351 234 421 749
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The Convent of Jesus, which dates from 1458, now houses the Aveiro Museum (see separate entry). The building preserves several former convent areas, the atrium now an entrance hall), the chapter house, a number of Manueline chapels with azulejo tile decoration and the 15th century cloister with Renaissance columns. The present façade dates from the 18th century and has three portals with beautiful pediments, the central one bears the royal coat of arms. The main chapel of the church has notable late 16th century gilded woodwork, azulejo tile wall panels and paintings depicting scenes from Santo Joana Princesa’s life.
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