Igreja de São Dâmaso
Its construction began in the 17th century, having finished in the 18th century. The interior is decorated with gilt and tiles of the late 17th century and 18TH century, depicting the life of Pope St. Damasus, who according to tradition, was born in Guimarães. Another highlight in the chancel the gilded altarpiece by Peter Rabbit.
Contacts
Rua Dona Mafalda, 37
4800-430,Guimarães
- Easy external parking
- Churches, Chapels & Temples
- Visitable (no guide)
- True
Characteristics
Monuments near Igreja de São Dâmaso
Busto de João Franco
Bronze bust placed on a high pedestal in granite with the coat of arms of the city, erected in honour of João Franco.
Casa da Rua Nova
House of medieval origin, with three floors and a small garden. It was rebuilt in the 17th century and saw the interior changed in the 19th century. Recently u…
Casa dos Coutos / Tribunal da Relação de Guimarães
Mannerist and Rococo Palace of irregular plant, consisting of two main facades with richly decorated portals. In the interior, especially the former Hall with …
Castelo de Guimarães
In the 10th century, the Countess Mumadona had a monastery built on her estate. The fact that it was the target of intense Moorish attacks meant that a fortres…
Centro Histórico de Guimarães
Classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the historic center of Guimarães is a clear example of the preservation of a medieval urban core, in what is now a …
Edifício na Rua Egas Moniz
Three-story building with rectangular plant, two rebounds, balustrades and balconies carved Corbels. In 1985\/87 underwent rehabilitation works by the architec…
