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The convent was rebuilt in the 16th century and restored after the 1755 earthquake and again in the 21st century. It is classified as a National Monument of Portugal.
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Founded in 1271, at Monte de São Gens, Almofala, the convent was sponsored by
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Hermits and at one time served as their headquarters in
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Portuguese
convents
Lisbon
São Vicente
Tagus River
Order of Saint Augustine
Portugal
Afonso III of Portugal
Afonso de Albuquerque
Francisco de Saldanha da Gama
Fernando de Sousa e Silva
Procession of Our Lord of the Passion of Graça
Convento da Graça
Ministry of Culture of Portugal
"36 Hours in Lisbon"
New York Times
38°43′01″N 9°07′51″W / 38.716988°N 9.13087°W / 38.716988; -9.13087
Categories
Churches in Lisbon
13th-century establishments in Portugal

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