Igreja do Menino Deus
Igreja do Menino Deus stands out for its late Baroque spirit tucked into a short walk in this area. Believed to have been Mandada edificar por D. João V in the early 18th century, the church began construction around 1711 and as a later milestone of Portuguese Baroque, it’s one of the era’s distinctive early examples. The building is also known as Convento da Ordem Terceira da Penitência, reflecting its religious house and convent complex alongside the church. Architecturally, the structure is attributed to João Antunes, a name you’ll encounter in Lisbon’s Baroque map, and its design echoes the period’s grandeur—ornate details, a sense of movement, and a compact, vertical elegance that anchors its square in Largo do Menino Deus. In 1736, the project matured into a church that would become a National Monument of Portugal, signaling its importance in the national heritage. …
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