Convent of the Servants of Christ
Terreiro das Servas, Borba 7150-249 - Portugal
Phone: +351 268 891 630 - Fax: +351 268 894 806
|
Share |
Map |
|
|
|
The Convento das Servas de Cristo, belonging to the Order of St. Clare, was built between 1604 and 1644. The church has a side entrance that is typical of enclosed orders. The walls are covered with 17th century azulejo tiles, whilst the vaulted ceiling is enlivened with fresco paintings. A marble cartouche in homage to one of the abbesses, D. Isabel da Natividade, is next to the royal shield of D. Joćo V. The high altar has a Mannerist altarpiece. Visitors should also notice the curious way in which the columns end in female figures. The cloister is one of the largest in the country.
|
|
|
|
|
