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Museum · Aveiro, Aveiro
Museu de Aveiro – Santa Joana
Museum housed in the former Mosteiro de Jesus, from the 15th century, where Princess Santa Joana, daughter of D. Afonso V, lived. Her tomb, made of colored marbles, and the gilded woodwork church are the highlights.
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About Museu de Aveiro – Santa Joana
The Mosteiro de Jesus was founded in the 15th century for Dominican nuns. Princess Joana, daughter of King D. Afonso V, lived and died there; she refused royal marriages to follow a religious life and was beatified. She is the patron saint of Aveiro.
The monastery church has 18th-century Baroque gilded woodcarving covering walls and altars, and azulejos with scenes from the princess's life.
The tomb of Santa Joana, made in the 18th century, is faced with multicolored marbles in a mosaic and supported by figures of angels. It is considered one of the masterpieces of Portuguese Baroque art.
The museum also displays painting, sculpture and sacred art from the 15th to the 18th centuries, including a portrait of Santa Joana attributed to Nuno Gonçalves.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
About an hour.
Best time
During the day; the museum is closed one day a week. Check before you go.
How to get there
It is on Avenida Santa Joana, opposite the Sé, about a 10-minute walk from the Canal Central.
Tip
Combine it with the Sé de Aveiro, on the other side of the street.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Museu de Aveiro – Santa Joana
Who was Santa Joana?
Princess Joana, daughter of D. Afonso V, who lived in the Mosteiro de Jesus and is the patron saint of Aveiro.
What to see in the museum?
The tomb of Santa Joana, of colorful marbles, and the church with gilded woodcarving.
Where is the museum?
On Avenida Santa Joana, opposite the Sé.