2. Igreja da Misericórdia | Casa do Arco (Church of Mercy | Arch House)

The Church of Mercy, a Christian temple of worship with Mannerist and baroque traces built in the 18th century was classified as a monument of public interest in 2015.
This is the location within the city the author makes the most references to (18) throughout the novel.

Reference in the book:
“(…) and from the walls of the poorhouse came the constant shriek of owls.»

There were two arches on Rua dos Arcos da Misericórdia, and it must have been these that Eça de Queirós would have seen in his time.

Reference in the book:
“Early next morning, Amélia was walking down Rua da Misericórdia to the main square, when João Eduardo ambushed her by the Arch.»