Pousada de São Francisco - Beja
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N 38° 00.766 W 007° 51.652
29S E 599997 N 4207843
Pousada de São Francisco located in the heart of the city of Beja, results from the recovery of the former Convent of San Francisco. Nowadays it integrates the network Pousadas de Portugal with the classification of Historic Pousada.
Waymark Code: WMCW9R
Location: Beja, Portugal
Date Posted: 10/18/2011
Views: 6
In the former 13th century Franciscan Convent located in the heart of the historical centre of Beja, we find the impressive Pousada de Beja, São Francisco.
The first records of this Convent, date from the 10th November of 1268, marking the donation of lands, for its construction, from Paio Pires to Lopo Esteves.
Full name of the abbey/monastery/convent: Convento de São Francisco de Beja
Address:
Largo Dom Nuno Álvares Pereira
Beja, Baixo Alentejo Portugal
7801-901 Beja
Religious affiliation: Catholic
Date founded/constructed: November, 1268
Web Site: [Web Link]
Status of Use: Converted to Other Use
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