It was built under the orders of Philip I of Portugal, who order the transfer of the original convent from Ribeira da Abrançalha at the end of the 16th century or beginning of the 17th century, with the support of Lopo de Almeida, Count of Abrantes.
Under the orders of Philip I of Portugal, who directed the transfer of the original convent from Ribeira da Abrançalha at the end of the 16th century or beginning of the 17th century, with the assistance of Lopo de Almeida, Count of Abrantes.