Lóios Church and Convent (São João Evangelista)

A governor of Tangier builds his pantheon 1487

Rodrigo de Melo, Count of Olivença, begins the convent; he lies beside his wife Brites de Menezes.

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Church consecrated 1491

The family church of São João Evangelista is consecrated.

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Shaken by the great earthquake 1755

The Lisbon earthquake damages the building; the façade and dormitories are restored.

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Lisbon earthquake, tsunami and fires of 1755 1 November 1755 (All Saints' Day)

Earthquake, then tsunami and fires destroy the lower town; Pombal rebuilds the Baixa on a plan. Anchor theme tag earthquake-1755.

Monks out, guests in 1963

On 27 March the convent opens as the Pousada dos Lóios.

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