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Minor Basilica Of Our Lady Of Sorrows
The Minor Basilica of Our Lady of Sorrows (Portuguese language, Portuguese: ''Basílica Menor de Nossa Senhora das Dores'') is the oldest standing Catholic temple in the Brazilian city of Porto Alegre, in the state of Rio Grande do Sul. Its construction lasted a considerable time and the design of the facade, which was modified even before it was inaugurated, today features an Eclecticism in architecture, eclectic style. However, the interior is richly decorated with gilded Woodworking, woodwork in a Baroque architecture, late Baroque style with neoclassical elements and has an important group of life-size Baroque statues of Christ representing the cycle of the Passion of Jesus, Passion. The seat of ancient religious traditions and of great historical and artistic significance, it has been classified as a national heritage site by National Institute of Historic and Artistic Heritage, IPHAN. In 2022, the church was given the title of Basilica, Minor Basilica by Pope Francis. Hist ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Porto Alegre
Porto Alegre (, , Brazilian ; ) is the capital and largest city of the Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul. Its population of 1,488,252 inhabitants (2020) makes it the List of largest cities in Brazil, twelfth most populous city in the country and the center of Brazil's List of metropolitan areas in Brazil, fifth largest metropolitan area, with 4,405,760 inhabitants (2010). The city is the southernmost capital city of a Brazilian state. Porto Alegre was founded in 1769 by Manuel Jorge Gomes de Sepúlveda, who used the pseudonym José Marcelino de Figueiredo to hide his identity; but the official date is 1772 with the act signed by Immigration to Brazil, immigrants from the Azores, Portugal. The city lies on the eastern bank of the Guaíba Lake, where five rivers converge to form the Lagoa dos Patos, a giant freshwater lagoon navigable by even the largest of ships. This five-river junction has become an important alluvial port as well as a chief industrial and commercial center ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
