Convento de Nossa Senhora da Luz
Carnide
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome to the Sanctuary and Convent of Nossa Senhora da Luz, located in the historic parish of Carnide, Lisbon. This site is steeped in legend and royal history, beginning with a miraculous story from the fifteenth century. …
Listen in the app2The Miraculous Fountain — The Spring of Machada
The origins of this sanctuary are literally rooted in the earth, at the Fonte da Machada. This natural spring has been known since at least the thirteenth century for its supposedly medicinal waters. …
Listen in the app3The Mannerist Facade — A Reconstructed Grandeur
The current facade of the church is a nineteenth-century reconstruction, but it still hints at the original Mannerist grandeur planned by Jeronimo de Ruao. The earthquake of seventeen fifty-five was particularly devastating to…
Listen in the app4The Chancel — A Symphony in Red and White Marble
Step into the chancel, the most spectacular part of the church and a true masterpiece of Portuguese Mannerism. Designed by Jeronimo de Ruao, this space is defined by its meticulous use of color and geometry. …
Listen in the app5The High Altar and Mannerist Paintings
The high altar retable is a magnificent example of gilded wood carving in the Mannerist style. It features a series of paintings by the artist Francisco Venegas, which are central to the church's theological program. …
Listen in the app6The Tomb of Infanta Dona Maria
In the floor of the chancel, marked by a simple limestone slab, lies the tomb of the woman responsible for this grandeur: the Infanta Dona Maria. The inscription is modest, stating simply: 'Here lies the Infanta Dona Maria,…
Listen in the app7The Transept and Mannerist Statues
The transept of the church provides a wider space for contemplation and contains several notable artistic features that survived the seventeen fifty-five earthquake. The arms of the transept are separated by perfect semicircular…
Listen in the app8Closing
As we conclude our tour of the Convento de Nossa Senhora da Luz, we return to the quiet square in front of the church. This sanctuary remains a vital part of Lisbon's cultural and religious landscape, a place where the legend of…
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What is Convento de Nossa Senhora da Luz?
Convento de Nossa Senhora da Luz is a place in Carnide with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Carnide |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 38.7604, -9.1849 |
| Last updated |
