Church of Nossa Senhora da Conceição Velha

The beautiful façade of the church before you is a fine example of the Manueline style, a traditional Portuguese style that emerged at the end of the 15th century, under the reign of Manuel I. The façade is the only part of the church to have survived the earthquake, which completely destroyed the rest of the building, just like so many others in the city. Built between the 15th and 16th centuries, the present-day church belonged to the civil parish of Misericordia until 1768, and came to replace the church of Our Lady of Mercy, which stood here before the tragic earthquake. Take your time to marvel at the church’s superb façade, a true testament to the architecture of an era that left its mark on the country’s history!