Nossa Senhora da Orada - Melgaço, Portugal
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member razalas
N 42° 07.214 W 008° 15.158
29T E 561778 N 4663395
[PT]Templo histórico na cidade de Melgaço.[ENG]Ancient temple in the city of Melgaço.
Waymark Code: WMB71B
Location: Viana do Castelo, Portugal
Date Posted: 04/13/2011
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member silverquill
Views: 4

The Our Lady of Oratory is a Roman temple, located in, Melgaço, Portugal.
It has a longitudinal shape of a square nave and apse.
The temple belonged to the monks of Fiães until the extinction of religious orders.
Most significant Roman remains are found on the main facade on the cornices and corbels.
It is classified as a national monument since June 23, 1910.

From: (visit link)
Type of Church: Chapel

Status of Building: Restored building not in use

Date of building construction: 01/01/1250

Dominant Architectural Style: Roman

Diocese: Viana do Castelo

Address/Location:
Melgaço, Viana Do Castelo Portugal


Relvant Web Site: [Web Link]

Date of organization: Not listed

Associated Shrines, Art, etc.: Not listed

Archdiocese: Not listed

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