Igreja e Antigo Hospital da Misericórdia
Building of great architectural value, whose Church dates back to the beginning of the second half of the 16th century. It consists of three naves and four sections. The chancel, pombalina, decorating is covered by a false dome and another highlight, the holy water and sinks both late-Baroque side altarpieces. The niche also late-Baroque, the sink and the tile Ashlar are worthy of appreciation. The party functioned as hospital is perpendicular to the Church, has two floors and date from the first half of the 18th century and today operates as a Museum of contemporary art.
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Largo da Misericórdia
7350-117,Elvas
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Monuments near Igreja e Antigo Hospital da Misericórdia
Aqueduto da Amoreira
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Cadeia Comarcã de Elvas / Estabelecimento Prisional Regional de Elvas
Work designed by architect Raul Rodrigues Lima and the electrical engineer Henry Leotte Tavares. This prison organization was set in 1936.
Capela Funerária da Misericórdia
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Estátua de Dom Sancho II
Statue of tribute to Don Sancho II, third King of Portugal between 1211 and 1223.