The Igreja da Graça is one of Évora’s most distinctive architectural landmarks, known for its harmonious blend of Renaissance elegance and the expressive Manueline style. Built in the early sixteenth century, the church once formed part of a convent and played an important role in the city’s religious and cultural life. Its façade is particularly striking, crowned by four large stone figures known as the “Meninos da Graça,” which give the building a unique and memorable character. Inside, the atmosphere is serene, shaped by balanced proportions, soft light, and refined decorative details that reflect the artistic sensibilities of the period. Though no longer functioning as a convent, the Igreja da Graça remains an essential stop for those exploring Évora’s heritage, offering a thoughtful encounter with the city’s architectural evolution and the creativity that defined its Renaissance era.
Évora PortugalIgreja da Graça is located at Largo da Graça / Travessa do Landim, off Rua da República in Évora’s UNESCO World Heritage historic centre, Portugal. This Renaissance gem, designed by Miguel de Arruda and topped by four striking Atlantean figures dubbed the "Meninos da Graça," stands near bustling landmarks including Igreja de São Francisco with its Capela dos Ossos, Museum of Crafts and Design – MADE, vibrant Praça do Giraldo square with cafés, Évora Public Garden, Palácio de Dom Manuel, Mercado Municipal 1º de Maio, atmospheric medieval streets lined with shops, and easy access to the Roman Temple, Cathedral and old town’s cultural treasures.
Museum Frei Manuel do Cenáculo
Évora
Museu da Catedral - Arte Sacra
Évora
Museum of Crafts and Design – MADE
Évora
Clock Museum – Pole Évora
Évora
Museu da Misericórdia de Évora
Évora
Carriage Collection
Évora
Casa do Montado – Évora Cork Museum
Évora
Museu de Évora - Núcleo de Arte Sacra da Igreja das Mercês
Évora
Casa da Balança - Núcleo Museológico de Metrologia
Évora
Theatro Garcia de Rezende
Évora
Centro de Arte e Cultura - Fundação Eugénio de Almeida
Évora
Cadaval Palace
Évora
Sé Catedral de Santa Maria da Assunção
Évora
Igreja de São Francisco
Évora
Igreja de São João Evangelista
Évora
Igreja do Espírito Santo
Évora
Igreja da Misericórdia de Évora
Évora
Igreja de São Mamede
Évora
Roman Temple of Évora
Évora
Aqueduto da Água de Prata
Évora
Chafariz das Portas de Moura
Évora
Caixa de Água da Rua Nova
Évora
Praça do Giraldo
Évora
Largo da Porta de Moura
Évora
Jardim Diana
Évora