Duchess Pantheon
Terreiro do Paço, Vila Viçosa 7160-207 - Portugal
Phone: +351 268 881 101
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On the south side of the Terreiro do Paço (Palace Square) is the Convent of Chagas (the Wounds of Christ). This building has a Renaissance doorway and is one of the most curious architectural features of the town. It was once used as the burying place of the Duchesses of Vila Viçosa. The inside walls of the church are completely covered with multicoloured decorative wall tiles dating from 1626. The high altar is rich in gilt carving and the church is endowed with many fine sixteenth century paintings.
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