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Church Nossa Senhora of Luz in Carnide, LisbonIgreja da Luz - Further Information
The Church of Luz is located in Carnide, Lisbon, was built in 1575 to replace an old chapel, having been seriously damaged in the earthquake of 1755, resisting the chancel, the arch of the cruise and the walls of the church body. Here is buried the Princess Mary, daughter of D. Manuel I, who encouraged enough to build this temple, which also included a hospital. In the altarpiece of the chapel we can see paintings by Diogo Teixeira and Francisco Venegas. It is considered a National Monument.The Military College, also present in this scene, is a Government School, the Ministry of National Defense and the Army's responsibility, working as a boarding and semi-boarding, administering studies of the 2nd and 3rd cycles of basic education and Education Secondary, for children of military and civilians.
Address:
Endereço Junta de Freguesia de Carnide Largo das Pimenteiras, 6 A, 1600 Lisboa
http://www.jf-carnide.pt/
anossajunta@jf-carnide.pt
http://www.visitlisboa.com
Tourist Office:
http://www.visitlisboa.com
Travel Directions and Getting There:
Flight: Lisbon International Airport (LIS)
Bus: 3, 64, 202, 204, 726, 767, 768, stops
Metro:ColégioMilitar/Luz stop
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