Our Lady of the Conception
Avenida dos duques de Bragança, Vila Viçosa 7160-207
Phone: +351 268 881 101
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The Church of Nossa Senhora da Conceição, which was originally called Santa Maria do Castelo (Holy Mary within the Castle), is situated inside the old town walls and has been visited by Pope John Paul II. It was renovated after the great earthquake of 1755. The inside has three naves supported by Doric columns. Besides the precious set of 17th century blue and yellow wall tiles, its treasures include the 17th century tabernacle in the Capela do Santíssimo, the Holy Thorn from Christ’s Crown and valuable jewels donated to the treasury. A primitive sculpture has been dated to the 14th century, and is protected by a silver grid.
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