Iglesia do carmo

What is the history of the Igreja do Carmo?

The Igreja do Carmo was built between 1756 and 1768 in the rococo or late Baroque, style by a disciple of Nicolau Nasoni, Jose de Figueiredo Seixas. The Igreja do Carmo has an outstanding azulejo-covered exterior with the azulejos added in 1912.

What kind of church is the Church of Our Lady of Carmo?

The catholic Church of Our Lady of Carmo, national heritage, is of the baroque-rococo style, belonging to carmelite laymen: the third religious order of Our Lady of Carmo (or Carmel, in english, after Our Lady of Carmel, the patroness of the Order).

What are the remnants of the Igreja do Carmo in Lisbon?

The remnants of the Igreja do Carmo (Church of the Carmelites) are an indication of the pulverization brought about by the tremor of 1755, which pulverized the greater part of downtown Lisbon. Inside the vestiges is a little archeological gallery.

When was the third religious order of Our Lady of Carmo founded?

The Third Religious Order of Our lady of Carmo in Oporto was founded in 1736 and opened for worship on July 24 ,1768. Masses everyday by 9:30 a.m., 3 p.m. and Sunday another mass by 12:30.

What happened to the Igreja do Carmo in Lisbon?

Built between 1389 -1423, Pereira’s foreboding and rather bleak creation, the Igreja do Carmo, was once Lisbon’s most important church. It had an immense library with 5,000 books. But on November 1, 1755, a deadly 8.9 decibel earthquake hit Lisbon and killdozed most of the city.

What to do in Lisbon’s Carmo Convent?

In the Largo do Carmo square, reached via a walkway from the lift, you’ll find the entrance to the Carmo Convent ruins and the museum. The square, by the way, seems to be one of Lisbon’s trendiest hangouts. Its terraces are right in front of the church and provide cocktails with views.

Why visit the Carmo Convent?

The Carmo Convent Lisbon is an essential stop on a Lisbon visit, as it is one of the main remaining ruins standing after the 1755 Earthquake. This medieval convent is now the home of the Carmo archeological museum with a wide variety of pieces to discover.

When was the Igreja do Carmo built?

Built between 1389 -1423, Pereira’s foreboding and rather bleak creation, the Igreja do Carmo, was once Lisbon’s most important church. It had an immense library with 5,000 books.