Santa Clara Convent, Portalegre

Discover Santa Clara Convent and its history in Portalegre, in Alentejo, Portugal.

Santa Clara Convent
© Câmara Municipal de Portalegre

The Contento de Santa Clara (Santa Clara Convent) of Portalegre was established by Queen D. Leonor Teles in 1376 in the same place where King D. Fernando owned a palace. The convent was rebuilt and extended throughout the centuries. During the 15th and 16th centuries, the cloisters were modified and, in the 18th, extended with more rooms.

From the original convent, we preserve some parts of the cloister, with two fragments of the pointed archways. I

n the centre of the cloister, there is a triangular fountain made of marble in a Late-Baroque style.

The tower and windows on top of the church are also worthy of attention.

Currently, the building is the City Library.

More Information:

Location:

Rua de Elvas, Portalegre, Alentejo, Portugal.

Ticket Price:

Free admission.

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Portugal Travel is an organization of Portuguese agencies whose objectives are:

✓ To make Portugal, its culture and its heritage known.
✓ To promote sustainable tourism.

In collaboration with:

Escola Superior de Hotelaria e Turismo do Estoril

Turismo de Portugal