Convento de São Francisco / Arquivo Distrital da Guarda
Convent located out-of-doors, where Peter lived. In 1246 was already built and in 1634 the community already had 28 brothers. With the expulsion of the religious orders was turned into barracks. Underwent restoration and now houses the District Archives of the guard.
Contacts
Praça Doutor Francisco Salgado Zenha - Rua Francisco Salgado Zenha, 111
6300-694,Guarda
- tel:271001200271001200
- Easy external parking
- Convents & Monasteries
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Characteristics
- monday: 09:00-12:30, 13:30-17:00
- tuesday: 09:00-12:30, 13:30-17:00
- wednesday: 09:00-12:30, 13:30-17:00
- thursday: 09:00-12:30, 13:30-17:00
- friday: 09:00-12:30, 13:30-17:00
opening hours
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Chafariz de Santo André
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Monumento ao Monsenhor Joaquim Alves Brás
Stone monument with a bronze bust of Monsignor Joaquim Alves Brás, concerning celebrations of his birth.
