Pópulo Church (Portuguese: Igreja e Convento de Santa Maria del Popolo) is a Neoclassical church located in Braga, Portugal. The church has been classified as Property of Public Interest since 1977.[1]
About
editThe church's construction began at the end of the 16th century under the order of Archbishop D. Frei Agostinho de Jesus,[1] to invoke the Virgin Mary who is glorified in Santa Maria del Popolo church in Rome.
Its front underwent some change in the 18th century to a Neoclassical style designed by Carlos Amarante, a Portuguese architect. Its interior is decorated with tiles with great pictorial value as well as its Baroque altar.[2]
Close to the church, and belonging to the same architectural block is an ancient monastery, which is now part of the Town Hall Services.[1][clarification needed]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b c "Igreja e Convento do Pópulo". www.patrimoniocultural.gov.pt (in Portuguese). Retrieved 2018-03-22.
- ^ "Convento do Pópulo". www.monumentos.gov.pt (in Portuguese). Retrieved 2018-03-22.
External links
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