Convent of São Gonçalo (Angra do Heroísmo)
Convent in Angra do Heroísmo, Portugal / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Convent of São Gonçalo is a Baroque-era convent and church in the historical centre of the city of Angra, civil parish of Sé, municipality of Angra do Heroísmo on the Portuguese island of Terceira, in the Azores.
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Convent of São Gonçalo | |
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Convento do São Gonçalo | |
Location of the convent in the municipality of Angra do Heroismo | |
General information | |
Type | Convent |
Architectural style | Baroque |
Location | Sé |
Town or city | Angra do Heroísmo |
Country | Portugal |
Coordinates | 38°39′17.28″N 27°13′23.71″W |
Opened | 1542 |
Owner | Portuguese Republic |
Technical details | |
Material | Stone |
Design and construction | |
Architect(s) | Brás Pires do Canto |
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It is considered one of the oldest convents in the archipelago, historically housing hundreds of Clarisse sisters, and boasting a reputation for education and fine arts in the Azores, that included classes in music, choral, design, painting and the humanities.