Founded in 1490 and completed in 1500, this is one of the milestones of Manueline architecture in Portugal. It is closed at the moment, and only the church can be visited. This is noteworthy for being the first so-called ‘hall-church’ in Portugal, with superb twisted columns. The chancel is covered with azulejos de caixilho (‘picture-frame’ tiles), and a painted retable was installed there between 1520-1530. This is regarded as one of the finest pieces of Renaissance art in Portugal, and is displayed in the Renaissance Painting Gallery adjoining the church.
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