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Its founder D.Frii Bartolomeu dos Mártires. 16th century temple. Latin cross plan, and side chapels with communication between them. It has a valuable artistic filling from different areas: architectural ornaments (porticoes) and sarcophagi; imaginary pieces, religious jewelery, paintings, vestments, azularia; and as for the carving, it is a museum of different styles. The construction of the chapels had the financial help of the most different families, and their construction took place between 1581-1640. The current bell tower was built in 1707. Between 1716 and 1744 the convent was expanded.
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