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CARMO CONVENT

Romantic gothic ruins from the 1755 earthquake



Carmo Church, Lisbon


The ruins of this gothic church are evocative reminders of the devastation left by the 1755 earthquake.
At the time of the earthquake, it was the largest church in Lisbon, but today the roofless nave open to the sky is all that remains of the arches and rubble that caved in on the congregation as they were attending mass.
In what used to be the main altar is now a small archaeological museum with an eclectic collection of tombs (the largest one is of King Ferdinand I), statuary, ceramics, and mosaics. Among the more ancient finds is a remnant from a Visigothic pillar and a Roman tomb carved with reliefs depicting the Muses. Other noteworthy pieces include shrunken heads, South American mummies, a jasper sculpture of the Virgin Mary, ancient tombstones, Visigothic artifacts, and coins dating back to the 13th century.

At the entrance of the museum is a stone engraved with gothic lettering, informing visitors that Pope Clement VII granted 40 days of indulgence to "any faithful Christian" that visits this church.

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Carmo Convent, Lisbon

Visitor's Guide

Where: Largo do Carmo, Chiado
How: Metro - Baixa-Chiado Station
When: 10AM-5PM



Attractions Nearby

São Roque Church - Home of the world's most expensive chapel
Miradouro de São Pedro de Alcântara - A garden with a panoramic view over the city.
Camões Square - A busy square and meeting place between Chiado and Bairro Alto.
Chiado Museum - Museum of Portuguese contemporary art.
São Carlos Theater - The city's La Scala-inspired opera house.
Principe Real - Charming leafy square.
Miradouro de Santa Catarina - A terrace and cafe with a view.
Botanical Garden - An enchanting botanical garden.





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