Igreja da Misericórdia de Beja
Originally intended to house the municipal butcher shops, this building was donated to the Irmandade da Santa Casa da Misericórdia was considered too lavish for the purpose intended. Mixture of secular and religious architecture, form an original set of strong Italian influence Renaissance, inspired by the famous loggia of the city of Florence. Outdoes Colonnade on square plan.
Contacts
Praça da República
7800-427,Beja
- tel:284311913284311913
- email: [email protected]
- website: https://cm-beja.pt/pt/menu/562/igreja-da-misericordia.aspx
- Difficult external parking
- Churches, Chapels & Temples
- Visitable (no guide)
- True
Characteristics
- monday: 09:00-18:00
- tuesday: 09:00-18:00
- wednesday: 09:00-18:00
- thursday: 09:00-18:00
- friday: 09:00-18:00
- saturday: 09:00-18:00
- sunday: 09:00-18:00
- holiday: 09:00-18:00
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Monuments near Igreja da Misericórdia de Beja
Antigo Hospital da Misericórdia de Beja / Hospital de Nossa Senhora da Piedade
This ancient hospital is considered to be one of the best examples of the Manueline architecture. It is one of the first Manueline constructions built to be a …
Arco Romano de Beja
Possibly built between the 1st and 4th century, this bow is dwelling by two towers and is integrated into the medieval castle, outside the Citadel.
Busto de Mário Beirão
Small bust of Mário Beirão (poet 1890-1965) on top of a pedestal where is written a poem dedicated to Beja Castle.
Castelo de Beja
The set of the Castle are the keep of the era of d. Dinis, in marble, with semi-detached and a window counter matacães surrounding. Masterpiece of military arc…
Chafariz do Largo de Santo Amaro
Stone fountain with 4 metres height, built in 1947 by Arsénio da Silva.
Edifício Quinhentista na Rua da Misericórdia
This building keeps its façade intact but suffered some changes inside. Here runs the Rádio Voz da Planície.
