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Igreja de São Francisco
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Rua Padre Gaspar Roriz, 124
4810-429, Guimarães
This Gothic church suffered several transformations, particularly on the 18th century. On the main chapel it is possible to stand out the most remarkable Joanine altarpiece from the city, the golden carved altarpieces, and pelmets in Rocaille style and glazed tiles panels showing scenes from Christ life. It is alo worthy to mention the sacristy with panelled ceiling, the two floors cloister, the Gothic chapter room from the 16th century, and the central fountain dating from the 18th century. The classification includes the part composed by the apse chapels and the apse, the cloister and the baroque building from Ordem …
Capela de São Lázaro
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Rua Dom João I, 271
4835-063, Guimarães
Mannerist and neo-classical Chapel, dating from the year 1600, composed of a single nave, a vestry located near rectangle and two bells.
Igreja da Misericórdia de Guimarães
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Rua Rainha Dona Maria II, 36
4810-269, Guimarães
Erected in the late 16th century, in Renaissance style, this church with the participation of architects vimaranenses Gonçalo Lopes and João Lopes de Amorim. We highlight the main altarpiece, dating from the late 18th century and organ cases with risk of Fr. José António Vilaça.
Igreja Paroquial de Oleiros / Igreja de São Vicente
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Rua do Assento, 180
4805-611, Oleiros
Baroque and Mannerist Church, nave and chancel Chapel in shaft, with a vestry and a Bell Tower adossadas. In the interior, especially the Rococo altarpieces and for decoration in talha.
Igreja de Nossa Senhora a Branca
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Largo da Senhora a Branca, 87
4710-443, Braga
Baroque chapel with the main front covered with glazed tiles. Inside, the decoration is neoclassical, also with glazed tiles and golden woodcarving.
Igreja, Convento e Colégio dos Congregados
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Avenida Central, 98
4710-229, Braga
This construction that once belonged to the São Filipe Nery congregation, is presently occupied by the primary teaching school. The church, with clear baroque influence, is sided by two bell towers.
Igreja dos Terceiros de São Francisco
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Largo São Francisco, 1930
4700-307, Braga
Church with an imposing baroque front and cross shaped fronton. Inside are worthy of notice the dome-shaped ceiling in stone and golden woodcarving and, on the main altar, the walls covered with glazed tiles.
Igreja de Santa Eulália de Tenões
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Rua de Santa Eulália, 59
4715-068, Braga
Small church with an arched doorway and a tympanum, showing a Malta Cross. At the churchyard there’s a small bell tower.