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Igreja e Antigo Hospital da Misericórdia

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Largo da Misericórdia
7350-117, Elvas

Elvas

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.

Igreja da Ordem Terceira de São Francisco

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Largo dos Terceiros
7350-238, Elvas

Elvas

Nave Church where the descriptive tiles from the life of St. Francis of Assisi, dating from the 18th century, the size of the chancel and the imaginary. Temple built between 1701 and 1719. The finishing work lasted for more years, being inscribed on the door dates from 1761.

Igreja de São Pedro

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Rua de São Pedro
7350-027, Elvas

Elvas

From the 12th century original construction, it is only preserved the Romanic – Gothic portico in granite and sided by columns. It was under transformation work on the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries. The seventeen hundreds façade is large and small. The bell tower presents four ocular loops, two openings and the finishing in conic dome. The interior has three naves, standing out the main chapel roof with eye opening.

Igrejas das Domínicas

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Largo de Santa Clara, 3-C
7350, Elvas

Elvas

This temple was constructed on the XVI century and it underwent several transformations on the XVII century. The Renaissance main portico has a round arch and it is framed by two pilasters. It is worth to mention the complete coverage of polychrome glazed tiles from 1659.

Igreja de São Domingos ou dos Domínicos

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Largo de São Domingos
7350-423, Elvas

Elvas

This temple was founded in 1267 and it underwent several changes throughout the centuries. From the original church it only maintains the apse on the main chapel. It possesses a façade from the 17th century and the baroque portico, both are sided by angels. The interior has three naves and the lateral altars, from the 18th century, are made of marble.

Convento de Santa Clara

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Largo dos Terceiros
7350-238, Elvas

Elvas

Religious monument of great simplicity. The side altarpiece has elements which attest to its Baroque aesthetic. Tiled flooring of the walls of the nave and the chancel deserves prominence. It's the only building that remains of the primitive convent of the Nuns of Santa Clara Xabreganas and was founded in 1526e Sunday of Sam Payo was the Carver.

Ermida do Outeiro da Boa Fé

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São Vicente
7350-481, São Vicente

Elvas

Chapel located one kilometre from St. Vincent, built in 1789, rural type and small dimensions. Stands out the aisle of the chancel in masonry.

Igreja Paroquial de Santa Eulália

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Largo de Lobão Rasquilha
7350-451, Santa Eulália

Elvas

This monument, founded in the 14th century, of religious character is distinguished primarily by its facade, to the extent that contained 2 bell towers and a terrace on the side. Comprises chorus, nave, chancel, baptismal Chapel, Sunday school room, Bell House, City Hall, vestry and meeting room. The interior is worthy of visitation, given the spoils that holds and preserves to this day,

Igreja Paroquial do Salvador / Antigo Colégio de Santiago de Elva

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Largo do Colégio
7350-018, Elvas

Elvas

This Monument is composed by a church and by the former College from the Society of Jesus. The church is composed by a nave, four altarpieces chapels, low and straight main chapel and sacristy. On the inside it is worth to mention the main chapel, covered up in golden carving besides an inside filled with many beautiful and rich elements. The part which concerns the College is spread in two floors through four wings involving a yard which is the only remain part from the structure.

Capela de São Lourenço

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São Lourenço
7350, Elvas

Elvas

Architecture of religious type, consisting of nave, chancel, baptismal Chapel and sacristy; very simple facade, with Bell Tower one was addressed by a Bell; shot at the base in yellow. Inside stands the confessional, the access to the baptismal Chapel, the holy water-circular sink in granite, with the blue-painted Cup and the niche of the main altarpiece with the image of s. Lourenço.

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