Open Conventos 2025

500 Years Later — Where Does the Legacy of Queen Leonor Live On?

7 | 8 November 2025

 

Five hundred years ago, Queen Leonor left an indelible mark on the history of Portugal, transforming faith into service and the Christian ideal into concrete works of mercy. Her example of humanism and care was not unique: those same values echoed through countless convents and monasteries that shaped the city of Lisbon, weaving a vast network of prayer, hospitality, education, and aid to the most vulnerable.

Today, many of these historic spaces — such as the Convent of the Cardaes, the National Tile Museum, or the Patriarchal Curia — serve new purposes but continue to bear witness to this living heritage.

At Open Conventos 2025, we celebrate — five centuries later — where Queen Leonor’s legacy remains alive, rediscovering the memories and values that continue to inspire Lisbon.

 

Bookings / Information

 openconventos@quovadislisboa.com

 Monday to Friday, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and from 3:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

 

Organised by

Culture – Santa Casa da Misericórdia de Lisboa

Lisbon City Council

Quo Vadis – Tourism > Patriarchate of Lisbon