Convento dos Cardaes
One of Lisbon’s hidden treasures, the exterior of this 17th-century convent belies the riches inside. Still inhabited by nuns and women in need, it opens for visits every day except Tuesday, starting in the beautiful church lined with Portuguese and Dutch tile panels. They’re found below paintings framed by gilded wood carvings, which, together with the gold-and-marble altar, make it one of Lisbon’s most notable examples of Portuguese baroque.
