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Adopt-a-monument - Ana A, Ana C, Andreia M & Rute (11J)

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Page 1: St Iria 1

St.Iria’s Convent and Chapel

St Iria’s Convent was an old shelter in the XIV century, built upon a Visigo-

thic Monastery. It was the place where Saint Iria, the town’s patroness, was

martyrized. The chapel, reconstructed in XVI century, includes a portal and a

window from the Renaissance period, and is located near river Nabão.

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