Church of Santo Antonio dos Olivais

The history of the Church of Santo Antonio dos Olivaes dates back to the thirteenth century when Queen Urraca, wife of King Alfonso II, presented to the Franciscans who arrived in Portugal a monastery dedicated to Saint Anthony the Great. The current building has Baroque characteristics from 18th century. At the top of the central arch there is a niche housing the image of St. Anthony. Inside, the church has 18th-century blue and white tiled walls, with scenes alluding to the life of St. Anthony.