Igreja da Nossa Senhora do Cardal Church

Visit the Igreja da Nossa Senhora do Cardal Church during your stay in Pombal, Portugal.

Igreja da Nossa Senhora do Cardal Church
© Câmara Municipal de Pombal

Founded in the 17th century, the Igreja da Nossa Senhora do Cardal Church was founded at the beginning of the 17th century in the town of Pombal commanded by Earl Luís de Vasconcelos e Sousa.

It is a small Baroque building made by architect Régio João Antunes. Its facade it so impressive.

On its interior stand out the Solomon columns in the main chapel and the nice reredo in stone. It belongs to the Portuguese Renaissance and comes from the destroyed Igreja de Santa Maria do Castelo, by João de Ruão.

Here were placed the Marquis of Pombal human remains, from 1782 until 1856, when they were moved to the Misericórdia de Lisboa Chapel.

More information:

Location:

Igreja de Nossa Senhora do Cardal, Pombal.

Ticket price:

Free admission.

Opening hours:

Everyday from 7h30 to 19h30.

Mapa Interactivo:

Pombal

What to see:

Other worth-visiting nearby towns and cities:

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✓ To make Portugal, its culture and its heritage known.
✓ To promote sustainable tourism.

In collaboration with:

Escola Superior de Hotelaria e Turismo do Estoril

Turismo de Portugal