The Carmo convent (Convento da Ordem do Carmo) is a monument dedicated to the great earthquake that happened in Lisbon in 1755. The church was built in Gothic style between 1389 and 1423. During the great earthquake most of the church was destroyed and stayed like this till nowadays. At the time of the earthquake it was the biggest and one of the most imposing church in the city.
The Association of Portuguese Archaeologists has created an archaeological museum in the ruined church with the pieces from all historical period of Portugal.
Situated in Chiado neighborhood
Open: 10.00-17.00
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