Portuguese Venice, also known as the city of Aveiro, is surrounded by magnificent beaches and lagoons and salt mines, which once brought wealth to this city. The city's history begins with the tenth century. It was occupied by the Moors until the eleventh century, after the city became a favorite of the royal family of Portugal.

Aveiro is known for its medieval historical and religious monuments. One of them - Carmelite church, which is located on Marques de Pombal Square - one of the most influential politicians of the Portuguese Enlightenment.

Carmelite Church - part of the former Carmelite convent, which was founded in 1657 the fourth Duke of Aveiro .  Fully building was completed in 1738 .  The architecture of the building are intertwined Mannerism and Baroque, which is typical of the architecture of religious buildings of that time in Portugal .  Mannerist architecture of the temple gives it the rigor .  The church has a rectangular shape, the interior of the church is decorated with numerous panels and gilded wood decorations, which is typical of the Baroque style .  The church is known for his paintings of the ceiling of the nave .  The paintings depict scenes from the life of reformer of the Carmelite Order, a Spanish nun, St. Teresa of Avila .  It is also noteworthy tile panels made tiles "azulezush" in white and blue colors, which depict religious scenes .  It is worth noting that all the images of the saints of the Carmelite Order in the church are framed by rich golden ramymi . 

Carmelite church is a national monument in Portugal.