The Convento de Jesus stands on Avenida Santa Joana in Aveiro, a city on Portugal's Atlantic coast. Built as a convent in the 15th century, it is also known as the Jesus Monastery, and today it houses the Aveiro Museum, the Museu de Aveiro.
What you will see
The museum's collection centres on religious art, and the building itself is part of the visit. Among its displays is the tomb of Princess Saint Joana, a figure closely tied to the history of the city and to the convent.
What kind of visit it makes
- A stop for those interested in religious art and in Portuguese monastic history
- A chance to see a former convent turned into a museum, with the old building as a setting for its collection
- A visit that pairs well with a walk around the historic centre of Aveiro
Because the museum sits within the city, it is easy to combine with other sights nearby. Visitors who have a morning or afternoon in Aveiro can fit it in without a long detour.
Getting in touch
For questions before you go, the museum can be reached by phone at +351 234 423 297. The address is Avenida Santa Joana, 3810-164 Aveiro, Portugal.
