Pópulo Church () is a
Neoclassical church located in
Braga
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,
Portugal
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. The church has been classified as Property of Public Interest since 1977.
About
The church's construction began at the end of the 16th century under the order of Archbishop D. Frei Agostinho de Jesus,
to invoke the Virgin Mary who is glorified in
Santa Maria del Popolo
The Parish Basilica of Santa Maria del Popolo () is a titular church and a minor basilica in Rome run by the Augustinian order. It stands on the north side of Piazza del Popolo, one of the most famous squares in the city. The church is hemmed in b ...
church in
Rome
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.
Its front underwent some change in the 18th century to a Neoclassical style designed by
Carlos Amarante
Carlos Luís Ferreira da Cruz Amarante (30 October 1748 – 22 January 1815) was a Portuguese people, Portuguese military engineer and architect. He played a key role in the transition from Baroque and Rococo styles to Neoclassicism in Portugal.
...
, a Portuguese architect. Its interior is decorated with
tile
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s with great pictorial value as well as its
Baroque
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altar.
Close to the church, and belonging to the same architectural block is an ancient
monastery
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, which is now part of the
Town Hall
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Services.
See also
List of churches in Portugal
The following is a list of church (building), churches in Portugal by Districts of Portugal, district or Autonomous regions of Portugal, autonomous region.
Aveiro District
*Capela de Nossa Senhora do Desterro (Arada) (:pt:Capela de Nossa Senho ...
References
External links
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Roman Catholic churches in Braga