Convento de Jesus - Um Tesouro Manuelino em Setúbal

The Convent of Jesus in Setúbal is one of the jewels of the Manueline style, classified as a National Monument. This video explores the fascinating history of this convent, built in the late 15th century, and the crucial role it played in the artistic and architectural development of Portugal. Founded by Justa Rodrigues Pereira and designed by Diogo de Boitaca, the convent is a remarkable example of the transition between the Gothic and Manueline periods, notable for its church and cloisters rich in sculpted detail. In this video, we explore its architectural and symbolic details, analyzing the beauty of its twisted arches and the story told by each stone of this national monument. The Convent of Jesus was also an important religious and cultural center during its greatest period of splendor, influencing the city of Setúbal and the country as a whole. If you are passionate about history, architecture, and sacred art, this video is a must-see. Join us on this visit to the Convent of Jesus and discover what makes this monument one of the most important examples of Manueline art in Portugal. Subtitles available in Portuguese and English. Filmed, edited, narrated, and written by Carlos de Figueiredo. #ConventoDeJesus #Setúbal #ManuelineHeritage #HistoryOfPortugal #NationalMonument #ManuelineArchitecture #SacredArt #CulturalTourism #PortugueseHeritage #HistoricalPortugal Follow us! Facebook:   / canaladescobertadeportugal   Instagram:   / descobertadeportugal   Chapters 0:00 - Introduction 0:42 - Satellite view 0:57 - Exterior of the Convent (south facade) 1:05 - Walking along the south facade of the Convent 1:40 - Church Portal 2:05 - Church Antechamber 2:36 - Church Portal - Detailed view 3:24 - Interior of the Church - Central Nave 3:38 - Views of the pulpit 4:07 - Baptistery 4:25 - Columns and vaults of the naves 5:17 - Tiles on the walls of the naves 5:30 - Triumphal arch - Detailed view 6:13 - Side altar on the Gospel side 6:30 - Side altar on the Epistle side 6:43 - Main Chapel - General View 6:57 - Main Chapel - Conjectural reconstruction of the polyptych by Jorge Afonso (16th century) 7:17 - Paintings from the polyptych of the Convent of Jesus, by Jorge Afonso (16th century) 9:34 - Main Chapel - Right wall and large window 9:49 - Main Chapel - Views of the vault 10:56 - Main Chapel - General View 11:32 - Sacristy 11:53 - General view of the interior of the Church 12:20 - Entrance to the Museum Area 12:44 - Cloister 13:03 - Cloister Lavatory 14:03 - Touring the Cloister 15:00 - Cloister Fountain 15:11 - General view of the Cloister courtyard 15:34 - Exterior of the lavatory and gargoyle 15:47 - Hall of Circle 3:59 PM - Exhibition Room 4:19 PM - Arrábida Brecha Arch 4:32 PM - Upper Choir Room 4:48 PM - Remains of the Lower Choir 5:20 PM - Details of the columns and ceiling 5:48 PM - Reliquaries 6:29 PM - Oratory 6:40 PM - General view of the Upper Choir Room