The foundation of the Santa Casa da Misericórdia de Bragança must date back to the year 1518 and “it was founded on a church that had been dedicated to the Holy Spirit” (which gave its name to the street). The temple was rebuilt in 1539, to serve as a church of the Compassion.

At the end of the century In the 17th century, the high altar would be equipped with a valuable Mannerist altarpiece (with the central figure Nossa Senhora da Misericórdia). In an adjacent chapel, you can admire a beautiful image of Senhor dos Passos, from the end of the century. XVIII.

The border tile covering dates from the second half of the 19th century. XIX.

Source: https://turismo.cm-braganca.pt/patrimonio-com-historia/igrejas-e-mosteiros/geo_artigo/igreja-da-misericordia