Convento da Ordem do Carmo, Lisbon, Portugal

Largo do Carmo 27, 1200-092 Lisboa, Portugal Carmo Convent (Portuguese: Convento da Ordem do Carmo) is a historic building in Lisbon, Portugal. Its medieval buildings were in ruins during the Lisbon earthquake of 1755, and the ruins of its Gothic church are the main traces of the earthquake that can still be seen in the city. The Carmo Monastery is located in the Chiado district, on a hill overlooking Rossio Square and facing the São Jorge Castle Hill. It is located in the quiet Plaza Carmo, very close to the Santa Justa Lift. The ruined Carmo Church is now used as the Carmo Archaeological Museum (Museu Arqueológico do Carmo). The Monastery of Carmo was built by Nuno Alvarez, a constable of the kingdom and a loyal bodyguard of King João I. In 1385, he fought with the king on the battlefield of Albaruta to maintain Portugal's independence. Having considered his military mission accomplished, he joined the monastery of Carmelitas in 1423, lived a life of religious simplicity, and received the name of Nuno, the Faithful of Santa Maria. Baptized in 1918. The style of the monastery is outstanding, Gothic style. It was built in 1389 to commemorate Our Lady of Victory on Mount Carmo, and the design was made by Gomez Martíns. Although there were many problems encountered during the construction process, Nuno tried to ensure that the monastery was built on Mount Carmo, and the hilltop faced the hillside of the Royal Palace (where the Royal Palace (Paço Real) and the Cathedral (Sé) are located). The great earthquake of 1755 and the subsequent fire destroyed the monastery. On the basis of the ruins, the Portuguese Archaeological Association established the Carmo Archaeological Museum (Museu Arqueológico do Carmo). There we recover fragments of Lisbon's historical memory, from prehistory to the Middle Ages, with precious medieval tombs and coats of arms. Tomb owners: Ferdinand I, Philippa Moniz Perestrello, Baltazar Rebelo de Sousa, Faber Moniz, Gil Aires