Convento de Santa Maria de Semide
Monastery founded in the 12th century by the Benedictine order, was changed due to a fire occurred in 1664. It features a 16th century cloister and part of another seventeenth-century. The Church, dating from the 17TH century, has tiles from the 17th and 18th centuries. Are the sculptures of the main altarpiece, attributed to Friar Cipriano da Cruz, the paintings of the choir stalls, the Rococo-style organ and the cloisters.
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Monuments near Convento de Santa Maria de Semide
Centro Histórico de Miranda do Corvo
The historic centre of Ampthill surrendered to urban growth, but kept the original features, being now a pleasant and friendly place, with narrow streets and w…
Busto de Francisco Sá Carneiro
Bust erected in honor of Francisco Sá Carneiro, Prime Minister of Portugal in the year 1980.
Homenagem à Chanfana
Monument that represents one of the ancient wood-burning ovens, intending to honor the chanfana.
Homenagem aos Viveiristas
Stone sculpture representing a human figure sitting and with a small plant in the hands. Was erected in tribute to the nurserymen.
Torre do Mosteiro de Santa Maria
Tower belonging to the Monastery founded in the 12th century by the Benedictine order. Underwent profound changes in the 17th century, after a violent fire.
