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Capela das Almas, Porto

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#5 of 61 in Historic Sites in Porto

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• By Michel_Louise_2013

  Située à l’angle des rues Fernandes Tomás et Santa Catarina, à proximité du marché temporaire de Bolhao, la Chapelle des Âmes (Capela das Almas), construite au XVIIIe siècle (érigée sur l’emplacement ...  more »

  Located at the corner of Fernandes Toms and Santa Catarina streets, close to the temporary Bolhao Market, the Chapel of Souls (Capela das Almas), built in the 18th century (erected on the site of an old wooden chapel called Santa Catarina), is especially popular for the many azulejos that have been adorning its façade and bell tower since 1929. In 15947, these traditional earthenware tiles with blue and white painted motifs were made by the painter and ceramicist Eduardo Leite; they cover 360 m2 and represent the different stages of the life of St. Francis of Assisi as well as the martyrdom of St. Catherine, to which the chapel is still dedicated. The interior of the church is also rich in talhas douradas (wooden sculptures covered with gold leaf). You can also admire the painting by Nossa Senhora das Almas (Our Lady of Souls), which dates back to the 18th century. Free access.
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• By Irene V

  Venuta in viaggio il nostro appartamento era proprio dietro questa chiesa che, vista in foto prima di partire me ne sono innamorata ed alla fine scopriamo che eravamo proprio li!  more »

  Coming on the road our apartment was right behind this church that, seen in photos before leaving I fell in love with it and finally find out that we were right there!
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