Convent of Saint Joseph, Lagoa, Portugal

Name: Convent of Saint Joseph
Address: Rua Joaquim Eugenio Judice, Lagoa, Portugal, 8400-325, Portugal
Telephone: +351 282 380 434

#2 among attractions in Lagoa, Portugal

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Convent of Saint Joseph, Lagoa, Portugal

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The Convent of Saint Joseph is a former convent and current cultural centre of Lagoa, situated in the civil parish of Lagoa, urbanized part of the city of Lagoa, Portugal. Built on the north edge of the old quarter, with its belvedere tower straddling the main road north to Silves, it hosts exhibitions of painting, photography, sculpture and pottery, as well as various shows and discussions in its auditorium. ()

Local name: Convento de São José Opened: 1710 (314 years ago)Architectural style: Medieval architectureCoordinates: 37°8'13"N, 8°27'13"W

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Rua Joaquim Eugenio JudiceLagoa, Portugal 8400-325 Portugal

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+351 282 380 434

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Day trips

Convent of Saint Joseph – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Castelo de Silves, Silves Cathedral, Aquaparque Slide & Splash, Vale de Milho Golf Par 3 course.

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Area
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Church
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