Following the remodeling of the Order of Carmo, the Discalced Carmelites settled in Évora in the 16th century, outside the Fernandina wall, in front of the keep. The Church was consecrated in 1614.
Due to its location, the Convent played an important role in the sieges of Évora: during the war of independence (May 1663), it was the scene of fighting between the Castilians and the Portuguese and in the 1st French Invasion (Loison), the Convent was occupied and looted. (July 1820).
After the looting, the extinction of religious orders and the nationalization of their assets radically reduced the importance of the Convent. During the reign of D. Maria II, it was handed over to the CME, as well as the attached fence, used as a public cemetery, a function that remains. After years of neglect, the Chamber promoted, at the end of the 20th century, important restoration works, having installed there, in addition to the Archeology Department, the Eborae Musica Group – which has worked in the Church, helping to preserve it – and spaces temporary and permanent exhibitions.”
(Fonte: CME, https://www.cm-evora.pt/locais/convento-dos-remedios/ )
Capacity: 60
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