Saint Francis Convent

7800 Beja
Phone: (+351) 284.313.580

Saint Francis Convent
The best way to get to the Convento de São Francisco, located close to the Gago Coutinho and Sacadura Cabral gardens, is by following the Rua Dom Nuno Álvares Pereira, outside the Portas de Mértola gate.

Its foundation by the Franciscan Order dates from the 13th century, but it was modified over the ages, and even adapted to become a military base in 1850.

The Chapel of the Tombs has been well preserved and its architecture is of the Gothic style; of rectangular shape, it displays a semi-circular vault and an enormous window forming a pointed arch divided in the middle.

The convent has been adapted to become a pousada, giving visitors the pleasure of staying in an historical and mystical place.