Monuments

The Church was built on the orders of the founder of the Order of the Holy Cross Jerónimo Portilo who was later granted the title of Royal Fellow by king João VI (1816-26). Building began in 1625 but was only completed in 1737 hence the presence of both Mannerist and Baroque architectural styles. The initial project was placed in the charge of Francisco Vaz with the costs met by donations from the Passos do Senhor (the Lord´s Steps) faithful.

Inside, there are the worked stone vaults and high quality work to the organ and pulpits in addition to all the fine gold-leafed carving completed in the 18th century.