Igreja do Carmo

Overview

The Igreja do Carmo is a Baroque church famous for its enormous blue-and-white azulejo tile panel covering the entire side wall. Adjacent twin church Igreja dos Carmelitas is connected by a narrow 'house' built to separate the monks from the nuns.

Highlights

• Side-wall azulejos: One of Portugal's largest tile panels (1912), depicting the founding of the Carmelite Order.
• Baroque interior: Gilded woodwork (talha dourada) throughout.
• Narrowest house: The ultra-thin building between the two churches.

History

Built between 1756 and 1768. The tile panel was added by Silvestre Silvestri in 1912.

Visitor Tips

• Free exterior: The tile wall is visible from the street.
• Quick visit: 10–15 minutes for both churches.
• Duration: 10–15 minutes.