Church · 1389–1755
Carmo Convent ruins
Convento do Carmo (Igreja do Convento do Carmo)
On 1 November 1755 the earthquake brings down the roof during mass, leaving the Gothic arches open to the sky to this day.
Stories
Nuno Álvares Pereira founds the convent 1389
The constable who won Aljubarrota founds the Carmelite convent in 1389 and later lives here as a friar.
Roof falls during All Saints' mass 1755
On 1 November 1755 the earthquake brings down the roof during mass, leaving the Gothic arches open to the sky to this day.
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.
National Monument 1910
The church ruins are classified as a National Monument by the decree of 16 June 1910.
Revolution at Largo do Carmo 1974
On 25 April 1974 crowds fill the square beside the ruins as dictator Marcelo Caetano surrenders at the Carmo barracks.
Carnation Revolution 25 April 1974
Caetano surrenders at the Carmo barracks; Salazar Bridge renamed 25 de Abril.