Monastery of São Vicente de Fora
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The Church and Monastery of São Vicente de Fora, meaning "Monastery of St. Vincent Outside the Walls", is a 17th-century church and monastery in the city of Lisbon, Portugal. It is one of the most important monasteries and mannerist buildings in the country. The monastery also contains the royal pantheon of the Braganza monarchs of Portugal.
Quick Facts Mosteiro de São Vicente de Fora, Religion ...
Mosteiro de São Vicente de Fora | |
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Religion | |
Affiliation | Roman Catholic |
District | Lisbon District |
Region | Lisboa Region |
Rite | Latin Rite |
Location | |
Location | Largo de São Vicente, 1170 Lisboa, Portugal |
Municipality | Lisbon |
Architecture | |
Style | Mannerist |
Groundbreaking | 1147 (1147) |
Completed | 1629 (1629) |
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