Convento de Santa Clara - Guimarães, Portugal
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[PT]O edifício era um convento e desde 1975 que funciona nas suas instalações a Câmara Municipal de Guimarães.
[EN] The building was a convent and since 1975 operates on its premises the City Hall of Guimarães.
Waymark Code: WMAADE
Location: Braga, Portugal
Date Posted: 12/13/2010
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[PT]O convento de Santa Clara situa-se hoje em pleno coração da cidade de Guimarães. A primeira pedra foi lançada com grande solenidade na presença do alcaide da vila, do cabido da Colegiada e de várias ordens religiosas, que segundo uns autores foi a 8 Maio de 1549 e, segundo outros a 29 de Setembro de 1559.
A bula que autorizou a fundação do convento foi expedida em Roma a 15 de Outubro de 1559 e foi confirmada por Pio IV durante o primeiro ano do seu pontificado 1560.
[ENG]
The convent of Santa Clara is located today in the heart of the city of Guimarães. The first stone was laid with great solemnity in the presence of the mayor of the village, the chapter of the Collegiate Church and various religious orders, which according to some authors was the May 8, 1549, and according to others the September 29, 1559.
The leaflet, which authorized the founding of the convent was issued in Rome on 15 October 1559 and was confirmed by Pius IV in the first year of his pontificate in 1560.
Full name of the abbey/monastery/convent: Convento de Santa Clara
Address:
Largo Cónego José Maria Gomes
Guimarães, Braga Portugal
4800-419
Religious affiliation: Católica
Date founded/constructed: 8 Maio de 1549
Status of Use: Converted to Other Use
Web Site: Not listed
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