The former catholic convent stood in the centre of Lisbon since the 14th-century, until it was destroyed in the earthquake of 1755. Overlooking the city, its roofless façade is now a poignant reminder of the disaster.
The Carmo Convent and its Church were built between 1389 and 1423 in the Gothic style. Until it was destroyed by the earthquake of 1755, it was the largest church in Lisbon, and today the ruins are evocative reminders of the devastation. The nave was intentionally left roofless in symbolic remembrance.
In what used to be the main altar, an archaeological museum is dedicated to Portuguese history. The museum displays pieces related to the history of Lisbon - from prehistoric times through to the Middle Ages - and holds a collection of religious and heraldic items, including various tombs and sarcophagi.
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